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Sunday’s La Liga action saw four fantastic, goal-filled games capped off by a sensational comeback from Atlético Madrid.
The first matches were a double Basque delight, as Real Sociedad achieved victory in Leganés and Athletic Club beat Villarreal at home.
Drama was in the air in the evening’s clashes, as Osasuna faced Alavés in Pamplona, before Los Rojiblancos overcame a seven-goal encounter in the Spanish capital.
Here’s how Sunday’s action unfolded…
Leganes 0-3 Real Sociedad
La Real extended their winning streak to four games in all competitions with three goals and three points in Madrid.
Brais Mendez He got the ball rolling for the visitors in the 17th minute when he scored from close range.
Both teams missed great opportunities before the break, but it was the away team that got the result later on.
Substitute Ander Barrenetxea hit home just a few seconds after entering and the captain Mikel Oyarzabal nestled house.
Ander Barrenetxea in 13 minutes vs Leganés:
1 goal
1 assist
1 successful take
2 opportunities created
100% shooting accuracyThe first player with a goal and an assist in 15 minutes or less in a match this LaLiga season. pic.twitter.com/FD79QVfPNI
– StatMuse FC (@statmusefc) December 8, 2024
Athletic Club 2-0 Villarreal
Athletic Club achieved five consecutive victories by beating Villarreal 2-0 in Bilbao.
Aitor Paredes He headed a corner in the first opportunity of the game for the locals at the San Mamés Stadium.
Villarreal then saw the instant tie annulled by the VAR with Julen Agirrezabala in inspired fashion for the hosts either side of the break.
Despite being in second place for some stretches of the second half, the home team took advantage of a key opportunity at the end, as Inaki Williams He ran clear and shot home.
🪩 Iñaki Williams loves to celebrate at San Mamés!#AthleticVillarreal #LaLigaHighlights pic.twitter.com/7j4JXmrOMA
—Athletic Club (@Athletic_en) December 8, 2024
Osasuna 2-2 Alavés
The goals rained down in a downpour in Pamplona and Osasuna achieved its third consecutive league draw.
Garcia Woman put the visitors ahead within the first 60 seconds before the veteran striker was denied a brilliant second by a narrow offside penalty.
Before Budimir They forced an equalizer just after the break and Rubén García’s free kick deflected to give Osasuna the lead.
But the last word belonged to García as he scored a late equalizer.
🫡 A killer is loose in Vitoria
🔥 Kike García, the goal man of the @Alavés #LaLigaEnGol pic.twitter.com/0SvcVfmp3B
— GOAL GAME (@Goal) December 8, 2024
Atlético de Madrid 4-3 Sevilla
The last match of the night was spectacular in the capital, as Antoine Griezmann scored two goals to snatch victory from the home team.
Rodrigo De Paul’s long range effort got the game off to a good start and Dodi Lukebakio scored the equaliser.
The pace showed no signs of slowing before the break as Issac Romero broke through the Atlético Madrid defense to score.
The VAR denied Julián Álvarez a goal before the break and Juanlu Sánchez made it 3-2 in the 57th minute, when Sevilla seemed to be on their way to victory.
Griezmann got the local team back on track, just five minutes later, with an accurate shot and a rocket from Samuel Lino tied the game with 10 minutes remaining.
As the seconds ticked away, Griezmann stole the headlines in added time, to fire home and break Sevilla’s hearts.
“GRIEZMANN!!!” 🎙️
The Atleti make it 4-3 to Sevilla in the 94th minute of a crazy match 😱 pic.twitter.com/VE6zCkTgLF
– Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) December 8, 2024
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