It was one other charming day in La Liga, with 4 matches affecting the title race, European hunt and relegation battle. Actual Madrid had been in motion towards Valencia, Barcelona hosted Actual Betis, whereas the remaining video games noticed Celta Vigo journey to face Mallorca whereas Girona took on Alaves at Montilivi.
Mallorca 1-2 Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo have remained in pole place to safe a European place come the top of the season after a formidable comeback victory over Mallorca at Son Moix. The hosts took the lead on 17 minutes when Martin Valjent headed residence from a nook, however within the second half, the guests took management. Alfon Gonzalez netted a spectacular equaliser for Claudio Giraldez’s facet, earlier than substitute Fer Lopez scored the winner simply minutes after approaching for captain Iago Aspas.
Celta keep seventh within the La Liga desk with this end result, however they’ve now opened up a three-point hole to Rayo Vallecano and Mallorca, who’re eighth and ninth respectively.
Girona 0-1 Alaves
Girona had aspirations to qualify for European competitors for the second successive season, however they’re now being dragged right into a relegation battle after a majorly disappointing 1-0 defeat at residence to Alaves. Michel Sanchez opted to relaxation the likes of Arthur Melo and Viktor Tsygankov from the beginning, and it was a call that got here again to chunk him because the Catalans had been unable to seek out the again of the web at Montilivi.
The winner got here simply past the hour mark, and it was Carlos Vicente that netted for Alaves. It’s a large win for them of their bid to keep away from relegation, as they’re – in the intervening time – three factors away from the drop zone. Girona are thirteenth, and they’re solely seven factors forward of 18th-placed Leganes.