Wednesday night was a decisive one in Matchday 36 in La Liga, with one crew relegated, one crew on the verge of security, and one other staring relegation within the face.
Ayoze Perez double downs Leganes – who’re all however down
Villarreal 3-0 Leganes
Leganes arguably had the higher of proceedings within the first half towards Villarreal, however had a bitter style of their mouth by the tip of it. After 20 minutes of concerted strain, with Yan Diomande inflicting issues down the Villarreal proper, Borja Jimenez’s aspect might have been feeling fairly good about issues.
Neat interaction between Thierno Barry and Alex Baena down the best opened a taking pictures alternative for Alfonso Pedraza, whose shot was deflected in by Ayoze Perez. Ten minutes later, Perez doubled their lead, launched from the within left place, and taking full benefit with a beautiful end. Getting ready to half-time, with out having performed loads improper, Baena discovered an exquisite move to set Nicolas Pepe free in behind. Alone and with time, he completed early previous Marko Dmitrovic.
Los Pepineros did their greatest to trigger Villarreal points within the second half, however either side maybe had one thing of a watch on this weekend already. The Yellow Submarine hold Actual Betis at arms size, with Los Verdiblancos six factors behind, albeit with a sport in hand, in fifth place. They are additionally degree with Athletic Membership now. Ayoze moved onto 18 objectives in La Liga, all however cementing his place as this season’s Zarra.
Leganes lie 4 factors from Alaves and security with two to play, and a poorer objective distinction. They are going to be compelled to make miracles towards Las Palmas and Actual Valladolid.
Alaves inside touching distance of security as Valencia European problem hit with hammer blow
Alaves 1-0 Valencia
Alaves eeked out a troublesome victory over Valencia at Mendizorrotza to wild celebrations in Vitoria-Gasteiz. They had been intense and suffocating for Valencia at occasions, with Giorgi Mamardashvili’s flying save from a Jon Guridi header the spotlight of the primary interval.
The second was a lot the identical, though Valencia started to trigger the odd drawback extra for the Alaves defence. The decisive second got here round quarter-hour from time although, when Jesus Gil Manzano signalled a penalty after Mamardashvili fell on Santiago Mourino. Joan Jordan, pilloried by his supervisor earlier within the season for a failed Panenka try, thumped the ball to the left aspect past the Georgian for the winner.
Los Che had solely been overwhelmed by Atletico Madrid, Actual Madrid and Barcelona in 2025 beneath Carlos Corberan, however that fourth level leaves them two factors again with two video games to go, with three groups to leapfrog, and Athletic Membership and Actual Betis to come back. El Glorioso felt simply that tonight. Two factors will probably be sufficient from Actual Valladolid and Osasuna, however a win will assure security for Chacho Coudet and firm.
Las Palmas formally relegated after Alaves end result
In nineteenth spot, Las Palmas are six factors again and with a poorer head-to-head towards Los Babazorros, formally a Segunda crew subsequent season. The night time earlier than after defeat to Sevilla, President Miguel Angel Ramirez refused guilty officers, and promised an thrilling mission subsequent season with optimism of returning.
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Pio Pio began off the season with Luis Carrion changing Garcia Pimienta. An eight-game winless streak to start out the season noticed Diego Martinez are available in and spark a revolution: Las Palmas performed extra direct and had been extra stable, with a fierce spirit about them. But the Martinez bounce fell flat once more in 2025, and though they had been nonetheless aggressive, their lack of a medical edge mixed with an damage or two for Fabio Silva noticed them battle to choose up outcomes.