La Liga round-up: Atletico Madrid win again, Espanyol end losing streak as late equalizer denies Leganes
MD15 of the 2023-24 Liga season continued on Saturday after Mallorca's win against Valencia on Friday night. Four more matches were played across Spain: Barcelona hosted Las PalmasAtletico Madrid traveled to face Real Valladolid, Espanyol took on Celta Vigo at the Stage Front Stadium, while Alaves and Leganes clashed.
Real Valladolid 0-5 Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid he has now won seven games in a row in all competitions after a comfortable win against Real Valladolid at Jose Zorrilla. Clement Lenglet took the ball, before more first half goals from Julian Alvarez and Rodrigo De Paul. In the second period, Antoine Griezmann and Alexander Sorloth completed the scoring.
Espanyol 3-1 Celta Vigo
After four consecutive defeats in La Liga, Spanish returned to winning ways with an impressive home win Celta Vigo. Irvin Cardona, Leandro Cabrera and Walid Cheddira scored for the hosts, with Iago Aspas' second-half penalty proving a consolation for the Galicians.
Alaves 1-1 Leganes
Alaves' poor form in La Liga continued with a draw at home Leganesalthough Luis Garcia Plaza's side had to be saved by a late equaliser. Oscar Rodriguez had given the visitors the lead in Vitoria, before a late strike from the impressive Carlos Vicente meant the points were shared.