He Real Madrid did not fail and added its fifth consecutive victory since the competition returned. The Whites had a golden opportunity after FC Barcelona’s puncture in Vigo and they did not miss it when they beat RCD Espanyol 0-1. The madridistas are currently two points above Barça in the classification right now and totally dependent on themselves to lift this league trophy.
But If Zinedine Zidane’s men are where they are, it’s because Karim Benzema plays above, that this campaign is giving a real ‘clinic’. The Frenchman was the main protagonist of the clash by attending Casemiro in a wonderful way in the only goal of the meringues. It was an impressive heel with an included spout that the Brazilian midfielder easily defined. A five-star move that could be worth a League.
Barça had to win at Balaídos so as not to get more complicated LaLiga, but just as in Seville he played again and right now he totally depends on the Madrid team to take the championship. Luis Suárez’s two goals were insufficient to take the three points in the stadium of a Celta who rallied twice to finish equaling 2 in 88 with a goal by Iago Aspas for a foul. Those of Quique Setién have only 23 points out of 48 away from the Camp Nou and they no longer have any lifeguards in the remainder of the competition.
The Catalans have put this League on a plate to Madrid and now they can only think of winning all that remains and pray that the ‘Zizou’ lose at least one match. For it, Barcelona fans must beat Atlético on the next matchday and Villarreal on the following matchday. They are the two most demanding commitments that the Catalans have left and it will be necessary to win both matches to win this trophy.
Atlético clinched third position
On the other hand, the Atlético de Madrid did not fail and added its fourth consecutive victory after the break to establish itself in third place. The rojiblancos confirmed their great form against Alavés, winning 2-1 with goals from Saúl Ñíguez and Diego Costa on penalty. Those of the Cholo Simeone, who face Barça on Tuesday, will arrive at the Camp Nou ‘on fire’ and wanting to scare the Catalans. Koke and Savic, who saw yellow against Vitoria, will not be in front of the Catalans due to the accumulation of yellow.
Villarreal also won in the Valencian Community derby against Valencia. The Castellón players were much superior from the first minute and ended up winning 2-0 with goals from Paco Alcácer and Gerard Moreno. Javi Calleja’s men are already fifth and are only three points behind Sevilla, which is fourth and tied again against Valladolid a few days ago. Sevilla players remain four from Atleti and their position in the Champions League is increasingly in danger.
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