Atlético de Madrid defeated Valencia 3-0 in an away match, with two goals from Julián Álvarez and another from Ángel Correa in La Liga. The "Colchoneros" opened the scoring in the 12th minute of the first half with a great collective play where Álvarez took advantage of a rebound and scored into the right corner of goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. In the 30th minute, Julián Álvarez sealed the second goal with a header. In the second half, Valencia failed to recover and Ángel Correa secured the victory in the 41st minute.
With this victory, Diego Simeone's team temporarily leads La Liga with 53 points, waiting for the results of Barcelona and Real Madrid. Villarreal, for its part, solidifies its fifth place in La Liga after defeating Rayo Vallecano 1-0. Ayoze Pérez scored the winning goal for Villarreal, extending its lead in the standings.
In another match, Espanyol achieved a valuable 1-0 victory over Alavés in a crucial clash for survival in La Liga. The winning goal was scored by Fernando Calero. The match was marked by intensity and nervousness, with Joan García standing out for his saves in the Espanyol goal. This win brings Espanyol closer to safety and pushes Alavés away from the relegation zone.
In summary, Atlético de Madrid temporarily leads La Liga, Villarreal consolidates its fifth place, and Espanyol secures a crucial victory in the fight for survival.
