FT Getafe 1 Espanyol 2
3 fantastic goals on an afternoon that was important in the relegation battle as Espanyol deservedly got 3 massive points.
First Half Getafe started quite well but conceded an unbelievable strike from Joselu.
Then they scored an equaliser a couple of minutes later just as good if not better than Joselu when Vidal pass was intercepted after a good press from Portu Enes Unal gets the ball & shoots from a tight angle went into the top far corner.
The game when fairly open lots of battles in midfield fighting for second balls no team really had control of the game through possession they both struggled to sustain attacks Getafe did it slightly better than Espanyol in the ball was in the middle a lot & it was end to end.
Getafe had the better chances Alderate almost scored with header after a good Luis Milla delivery.
Espanyol started well on the front foot & took an early lead after 6 minutes Getafe had possession the ball went back to Luis Milla who was dispossessed by Braithwaite brilliantly
The ball found its way to Joselu who scored a fantastic goal shooting from almost the half way line the ball curled over & around Soria into the back of the net.
Second Half It was intense not as much quality it was a battle Getafe had the majority of possession but they….
Struggled to break Espanyol down because Getafe are not use to having possession they just missed the quality in midfield to play the killer pass to break Espanyols organisation.
They certainly IMO tried their best just lacked the final pass they caused problems & had chances…
From set pieces the best was a header from Duarte that went I’ve the bar.
Disappointing result certainly gave everything in terms of effort but lacking quality which is surprising because their squad should be doing better.
Espanyol managed the game well like Getafe because it was a battle didn’t create chances but thanks to a bit of individual brilliance they got back in front.
Javi Paudo dribbled past 4 Getafe defenders then had the amazing skill & composure to lift the ball over Soria into the.
Back of the net.
Espanyol then afterwards we’re outstanding defended brilliantly won many headers Calero, Montes & Souza were different class kept Getafe that arms length & managed the game almost perfectly to earn their team 3 important points.
FT Almeria 1 Atletico Madrid 1
Interesting & entertaining game ended in a deserved draw as Almeria are rewarded for thier brave play & Atleti weren’t at their best but still had chances as they drop points in the battle for top 4.
First Half Almeria were very good started positively being brave on the ball in build up using it well with good energy responded strongly to going 0-1 down putting Atleti under a lot of pressure especially the player who is on the ball it doesn’t matter who playing high up the..
Pitch to not allow Atleti to get any time or rhythm.
Almeria didn’t create lots of chance but the best one they had they took Robertones fantastic in swinging cross he had all the time in the world to pick out Toure who showed amazing desire to get in at the far post & head…
FT Real Sociedad 3 Athletic Club 1
Fantastic entertaining #BasqueDerby was settled by brilliant play & goals by Sorloth, Kubo & the returning Oyarzabal. Athletic played their part but LaReal just had a bit more quality on the day.
First Half LaReal played really well at a high & intense tempo particularly in midfield with their pressing being very good & the passing as to be expected was very good especially from Merino, Silva & Kubo because those 3 were fantastic at finding space not just….
Between the lines but all over the pitch.
LaReal didn’t create loads but took the lead after good work down the left side by Zubimendi he gets to the byline puts in a cross that is cleared Zubeldia wins the header & sends it forward towards Sorloth who brings it under control &
FT Celta Vigo 1 Villarreal 1
Celta had the chances but didn’t do enough to get the 3 points they deserved against a very good Villarreal side.
First Half Celta started slowly struggling to get a foot hold in the game in the first 25 minutes defending deep looking to hit….
Villarreal on the break.
Villarreal took a deserved lead after that Celta responded well having more possession using it reasonably well putting more pressure on Villarreal forcing them into mistakes while in build up this lead to Celta having a few good chances for the likes of
Vega & Aspas but didn’t take them.
Villarreal started well dominating possession being patient in build up to get Celta moving around to draw them out Parejo was fantastic once again he’s so crucial to the way Villarreal play he controls everything when he is at his best….
FT Real Betis 3 Almeria 1
Betis deservedly pick up 3 points as the William Carvalho show sees off Almeria.
First Half Betis were good dominated possession used it well as they always do particularly Alex Moreno got a lot of joy on the left hand side pushing on from Left Back…
Also Betis had lots of the ball in Almerias half.
Betis took a deserved lead when lovely build up Rodri gets the ball passes to Canales who flicks it to Alex Moreno who gets to byline & waits for William Carvalho who’s making an unmarked run into the box from central midfield.
He finished well into the bottom corner.
Rodri, Alex Moreno & Borja Iglesias all had decent chances to extend the Betis lead.
Almeria struggled they defended deep & didn’t really want to press Betis & found it so difficult to keep the ball for more than 5 or 6 passes.
FT Real Madrid 3 Barcelona 1
Toni Kroos Masterclass on show as Real Madrid deservedly win #ELClasico
First Half Madrid started lively & playing at a tempo & energy that Barca at times especially in midfield just couldn’t cope with. Kroos, Modric, Tchouameni, Valverde & Vinicius.
We’re all fantastic not just with their quality on the ball but the edge they all showed in going past Barca players to counter fast which is exactly what Madrid want to do.
Madrid we’re causing so many problems find Vini in space at times 1v1 against Roberto with little help.
Madrid took a deserved lead when Kroos drove from midfield past Busquets he played the ball In behind the Barca defence for Vinicius to run into the space.
He has a 1v1 with Ter Stegen which he saved & Benzema scored with the rebound thanks to a deflection from Sergi Roberto.
FT Celta Vigo 1 Real Sociedad 2
LaReal control the 2nd half & get a very important win in the battle for 4th.
First Half Celta played well started a bit slowly as the game was stop start due to injuries but as the half went on Celta got better we’re good out of possession not..
Allowing Brais Mendez particularly to have the ball.
On the ball they were good as well struggled to create lots of chances but had decent play in LaReals half nice link up play between Larsen & Aspas. & with Mallo & Galan pushing on from fullback this caused LaReal problems…
Because of LaReal diamond midfield.
Celta got a equaliser when Zubimendi gave possession away so cheaply in LaReals build up he passed too Iago Aspas who had a 1v1 & finished well past Remiro.
LaReal also started well having to adapt to the stop start game they also struggled