Day 33 of the League: schedules, match results and summary | Sports

Matchday 33 of the League began this Tuesday with Barcelona’s victory against Osasuna (1-0). It is the second consecutive week-to-week matchday and the teams are beginning to notice the accumulation of games. The league leader, with an 11-point advantage over Real Madrid, defeated a team from Navarre that was more awaiting the Copa del Rey final next Saturday in which they will face the white team. Also on Tuesday, Almería beat Elche (2-1). The Andalusians breathe and Elche consummated their relegation to the Second Division. Real Madrid has lost to Real Sociedad (2-0). On Wednesday Valencia and Villarreal meet in an important match for the goals of both teams. Atlético de Madrid-Cádiz and Getafe-Celta are also played. Thursday ends the day with four games: Girona-Mallorca, Sevilla-Espanyol, Rayo Vallecano-Valladolid and Athletic-Betis, a key match for the European aspirations of both teams.

These are the matches of matchday 33:

Barcelona – Osasuna (1-0)

The delicate left foot of Jordi Alba, a substitute winger, frowned upon by some journalists and also distanced from many fans, unleashed a game at the last minute that Osasuna defended as if his life depended on the impatience of the Camp Nou. Barça’s pulse trembled when the league title began to be within reach. And then the veteran Alba came out, relegated by the young Balde, and scored 1-0. A marker repeated up to 11 times in the championship and that defines the trajectory of Barcelona. Alba’s surprise goal redeemed the wide assortment of strikers denied against Aitor Fernández. The Navarrese fought just as well with 11 as with 10 since the expulsion of Herrando. inform Ramon Besa

Almeria – Elche (2-1)

Almería achieved a vital victory in their fight for permanence, beating an Elche that, however, consummated with this defeat their relegation to the Second Division five days from the end of LaLiga. It was the chronicle of a death announced for the club from Elche, which is downgraded in the year of its centenary. The Andalusians, on the contrary, reach 36 points, a figure that allows them, with one more game, to be five points from the relegation zone. Elche had a very good start and in the first 15 minutes they made up to five shots over Fernando’s goal. Almería recovered after a goal by Baptistao from a corner. The second half was completely dominated by an Almería team that scored through Embarba and had a large number of chances to certify their victory. Ponce, at the last minute, added some excitement, but Elche is already a Second Division team. inform Rafael Pineda

Real Sociedad – Real Madrid (2-0)

14 points behind Barça and only 15 in dispute, Real Madrid certified in San Sebastián what was sung: they only have to go to Cups. In the League, a Real with a European fragrance made him resign. With orchestral Silva, a skid by Militão and a stupendous maneuver by the electric Barrenetxea sent Madrid to the damp canvas of Anoeta. Reports José Sámano.

Valencia – Villarreal (Wednesday 3, 7:30 p.m., Movistar LaLiga)

Valencia play their permanence on Wednesday with Villarreal in a match that Setién’s men also need to win. Those of Baraja are close to relegation to two points from the red part of the table and come from falling with Cádiz, a direct rival for salvation. Villarreal beat Celta last day and snatched fifth place in the League from Betis. Those of Setién now look at Real Sociedad, fourth, and the Champions League positions.

Atlético de Madrid – Cádiz (Wednesday 3, 22:00, DAZN)

Atlético de Madrid wants to extend their good run against Cádiz. Simeone’s men have only lost two games since the World Cup return, both against Barcelona, ​​and they have Real Madrid within reach with just two more points. The assault on the second position is possible. Cádiz wants to increase the distance with the relegation zone after taking a breather last day after beating Valencia. Scoring in the Metropolitan would help the Andalusian team to achieve permanence.

Getafe – Celta (Wednesday 3, 22.00, Movistar LaLiga)

Getafe’s permanence was complicated last day by losing to Espanyol and now they need to score three points in Celta’s visit to have options to continue in the top flight. The Madrid team only has Elche behind and on Wednesday they face a rival who also needs to win. Celta has an eight-point margin over relegation, but there are still six league games left and nothing is set.

Girona – Mallorca (Thursday 4, 7.30pm, Movistar LaLiga)

Girona accumulates two consecutive victories against rivals of category: the win against Real Madrid (4-2) and last Monday against the renewed Sevilla de Mendilibar (0-2). The Catalan team has permanence more than tied, the main objective of the season, and dares to look at Europe. Five points separate him from the sixth place occupied by Betis. Mallorca breathes quite calmly, ten points above relegation, comes from a draw with Athletic and aims to put an end to Girona’s ambition with six games left to play.

Seville – Espanyol (Thursday 4, 7:30 p.m., DAZN)

Sevilla had not lost since the arrival of Mendilibar until they met Girona last day. Now, the Seville team seeks to rebuild against Espanyol before the Europa League semifinals against Juventus. The Catalan team won against Getafe last day after six defeats and a draw in the last seven games and it is urgent for them to add three by three to escape relegation.

Athletic – Betis (Thursday 4, 10:00 p.m., Movistar LaLiga)

Athletic receives Betis in a key duel to get into Europe. Pellegrini’s men are sixth, two points ahead of the Basque team, and need to win to guarantee a place in the Conference League after losing fifth place to Villarreal. Valverde’s men come from drawing with Mallorca last day and need to add the three points to dream of the European positions.

Rayo Vallecano – Valladolid (Thursday 4, 10:00 p.m., DAZN)

Rayo Vallecano has had a season in which they have given war to the greats like Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid and Atlético. The Madrid team had a great first round although it has been more irregular in the second half of the season, now, after losing to the bottom team last day, they are looking to rebuild against Valladolid. The blanquivioleta team arrives at the match with four points on relegation, but continues to be one of the candidates to serve next season in the second division and a victory could help them achieve salvation.

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