La Liga Results: Villarreal Triumphs Over Leganes, Las Palmas Edges Espanyol
In an exciting 18th round La Liga match, Villarreal secured an impressive 5-2 away victory against Leganes. The visitors’ star player, Tierno Barri, delivered a spectacular hat-trick performance. Leganes faced additional challenges when Oscar Rodriguez received a red card in the 58th minute, followed by Jorge Saenz’s dismissal 19 minutes later, leaving the home team with only nine players on the field.
This crucial win propels Villarreal to 30 points, solidifying their position in 5th place on the La Liga table. Meanwhile, Leganes remains in 15th place with 18 points.
In a parallel match, Las Palmas claimed a narrow 1-0 home victory over Espanyol. The decisive goal came from Sandro Ramirez in the 67th minute, securing the win for the home team.
These results continue to shape the competitive landscape of La Liga as teams vie for position in the standings.