La Liga Matchday 17 Results: Shake-up at the Top
The 17th round of La Liga has concluded, bringing significant changes to the league standings. Barcelona lost their advantage after a surprise home defeat, now sharing the top spot with Atletico Madrid. Both teams are just one point ahead of Real Madrid, who have a game in hand.
Key results include:
- Barcelona 0-1 Leganes
- Rayo Vallecano 3-3 Real Madrid
- Atletico Madrid 1-0 Getafe
- Alaves 1-1 Athletic Club
Barcelona’s unexpected loss at home to Leganes has thrown the title race wide open. Real Madrid missed an opportunity to capitalize fully, drawing 3-3 with Rayo Vallecano, but still gained ground on their rivals. Atletico Madrid emerged as the biggest winners of the round, defeating Getafe to join Barcelona at the top of the table.
In other notable results, Athletic Club’s winning streak came to an end with a draw against Alaves, while Mallorca’s victory over Girona helped them maintain their position. At the bottom of the table, Espanyol drew with Osasuna, and Valladolid’s narrow win over Valencia left the latter in last place.
The current standings show Barcelona and Atletico Madrid leading with 38 points each, followed closely by Real Madrid and Athletic Club. The battle for Champions League spots remains intense, with Mallorca, Villarreal, and Real Sociedad occupying the 5th, 6th, and 7th positions respectively.
The relegation zone currently includes Espanyol, Valladolid, and Valencia, though several postponed matches could still affect the standings.
The next round of La Liga, matchday 18, is scheduled for December 20-22, promising more excitement in this closely contested season.