Wednesday night in La Liga saw continued drama as the season approaches its critical final stages. Both Copa del Rey finalists, Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid, were in action, facing Getafe and Elche respectively, and both experienced disappointing results.
Atletico Madrid’s Woes Persist as Elche Secure Crucial Victory
Elche 3-2 Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid’s difficult run of form continued, with their seventh defeat in the last eight matches occurring at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero. Although Nico Gonzalez opened the scoring for Atlético after 10 minutes, Elche quickly responded with goals from David Affengruber and Andre Silva to take a 2-1 lead. Gonzalez managed to equalize immediately after Elche’s second, but Andre Silva completed his brace in the 75th minute, securing the three points for Elche. This back-to-back win for the home side lifts them out of the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Atlético remains in fourth place, but their lead over fifth-placed Real Betis has been cut to just eight points.
Getafe’s Tactical Prowess Leads to Victory Over Real Sociedad at Anoeta
Real Sociedad 0-1 Getafe
Real Sociedad’s return to league action after their Copa del Rey triumph was soured by a narrow defeat against a resilient Getafe side at Anoeta. Early in the match, Brais Mendez missed a significant opportunity, striking the post with a penalty. The decisive moment came shortly after when an own goal gave Getafe the lead. A cross from the left was inadvertently flicked into his own net by Real Sociedad’s Jon Gorrotxategi, beating goalkeeper Alex Remiro. Despite significant pressure in the second half, Real Sociedad could not find an equalizer. This result drops La Real to eighth in the standings, while Getafe climbs to an impressive sixth place, just five points behind Real Betis, potentially positioning them for a Champions League spot next season.
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La Liga Round-Up: Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid Suffer Copa del Rey Hangovers
A round-up of all the games on Wednesday night in La Liga, as the stakes grow ever higher in the final stages of the season. Copa del Rey finalists Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid were both in action, as they took on Getafe and Elche respectively.
Atletico Madrid Woes Continue as Elche Seal Big Three Points
Elche 3-2 Atletico Madrid
It’s now seven defeats in their last eight matches for Atletico Madrid, who succumbed to defeat at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero. They took the lead after 10 minutes when Nico Gonzalez struck, but Elche raced into a 2-1 lead courtesy of goals from David Affengruber and Andre Silva. Gonzalez netted his second immediately after Elche had made it 2-1, but the home side would go on to seal the three points in the 75th minute when Silva scored his brace. Back-to-back wins for the hosts means they are no longer in the relegation zone, while Atleti are fourth, now only eight points clear of fifth-placed Real Betis.
Jose Bordalas Masterclass Leads Getafe to Victory at Anoeta
Real Sociedad 0-1 Getafe
Real Sociedad did not have a pleasant homecoming following their Copa del Rey victory at the weekend, as they were defeated by a stubborn Getafe side at Anoeta. Brais Mendez missed a glorious chance early on as his penalty struck the post, and soon after, the only goal of the game was scored by one of the home side’s players, but at the wrong end. A cross from the left was flicked on by Jon Gorrotxategi, and it flew over goalkeeper Alex Remiro and into the back of the net. La Real pushed hard for an equaliser in the second half, but it was not to be. They drop to eighth with that result, with Getafe are into the lofty heights on sixth, five points behind Betis in what could be a Champions League place for next season.
