La Liga witnessed some thrilling encounters on Wednesday night during Matchday 36, with significant victories for Sevilla and Espanyol.
Sevilla Ascends to Top Half Following Dramatic Comeback at La Ceramica
Villarreal 2-3 Sevilla
Sevilla achieved their third consecutive victory in spectacular fashion, staging a comeback to defeat Villarreal. The home team started strongly, taking a 2-0 lead within the first 20 minutes through goals from Gerard Moreno and Georges Mikautadze. However, Sevilla fought back to level the score at 2-2 by halftime with goals from Oso and Kike Salas.
In a tense second half, Sevilla seized control in the 72nd minute with Akor Adams finding the net, who also scored the winning goal in their previous match against Espanyol. This result propelled Luis Garcia Plaza’s team to 10th place in the La Liga standings. Villarreal remains in 3rd place but is now only three points ahead of Atletico Madrid.
Espanyol Finally Secures First Victory of 2026
Espanyol 2-0 Athletic Club
After 19 attempts, Espanyol finally tasted victory in 2026, overcoming Athletic Club at the RCDE Stadium. The first half concluded without any goals. The match came alive in the 69th minute when substitute Pere Milla put Los Pericos ahead. Despite the subsequent nervousness as the visitors pushed for an equalizer, those anxieties were eased in the second minute of stoppage time when Kike Garcia scored a crucial second goal.
This win allows Espanyol to climb above several teams, including Mallorca (who lost to Getafe on Wednesday), into 14th place. However, they are only three points clear of the relegation zone. Athletic Club’s European aspirations are now faltering, as they sit four points behind Getafe, who occupy 7th place.