Atl de Madrid closes the gap for the title with the victory of Real Betis in Villarreal

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December 16 2024

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December 16 2024

Sunday’s La Liga action featured four games before Barcelona suffered a shock defeat at home to Leganés.

Atlético de Madrid ends the weekend tied on points with La Blaugrana at the top of the table ahead of their match on December 21.

This is how the action unfolded…

Atlético de Madrid 1-0 Getafe

Atlético de Madrid extended their incredible streak to 11 consecutive victories in all competitions, surpassing neighbors Getafe.

Samuel Lino wasted two chances in the first half, before substitute Alexander Sorloth struck from the bench at half-time, to head the hosts in front in the 69th minute.

Alexander Sorloth, with his foolishness, has 7 goals in LaLiga. Nahuel Molina’s exquisite center and Getafe’s wall brokenpic.twitter.com/k3kOJXHqgS
— Pascual Ruiz Arnal (@pascualruizar) December 15, 2024

All eyes are now focused on their trip to Catalonia next weekend where there could be a change at the top.

Alavés 1-1 Athletic Club

It was an honor even in the Basque derby played in Vitoria-Gasteiz, in which Alavés sealed a point at home against Athletic Club.

The visitors took the early lead in Unai Gómez Shot at the lower corner of the Mendizorroza Stadium.

After wasting a series of chances to make it 2-0 either side of half-time, Alavés took their chance to equalize late on, when Juan Jordan hit home from close range.

DERBY DAY
THIS IS FREE.#AlavésAthletic | #GoazenGlorious ⚪️🔵 pic.twitter.com/fmfcDQLdO6
— Deportivo Alavés (@Alaves) December 15, 2024

Real Sociedad 0-0 Las Palmas

There were no goals in San Sebastián as Real Sociedad was in the hands of Las Palmas.

La Real dominated from the start when Martín Zubimendi hit the crossbar before the visitors recovered.

Both goalkeepers were busy at all times, as Mikel Oyarzabal and Sandro Ramirez Both hit the crossbar, but neither could find a way through.

We want the first!!!#LALIGAHighlights | #RealSociedadLasPalmas pic.twitter.com/BH80xuZWv6
— Real Sociedad Fútbol (@RealSociedad) December 15, 2024

Villarreal 1-2 Real Betis

Villarreal’s recent miserable run continued as they lost 2-1 at home to Real Betis.

First half of contrasts for the visitors, since Vítor Roque headed in and Chimy Ávila was sent off before the break.

Giovani Lo Celso scored a brilliant free kick to make it 2-0 after the restart, before Villarreal sealed a late consolation thanks to a superb finish from Alex Baena.