The 23rd round of La Liga has all ended, and the teams have shown different strengths and performances in this round. Among them, Real Madrid's fierce duel with Atletico Madrid ended with a score of 1-1, which ended Real Madrid's six-game winning streak in the league, but they still held the top of the standings with a two-point lead. In other matches, teams such as Barcelona, Valencia and Athletic Bilbao also emerged victorious, while the matches between Villarreal and Cadiz ended in a 0-0 draw. Now, let's break down the latest La Liga standings and the performance of each team in detail, as well as the thoughts and opinions after the game.
1. Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid: The six-game winning streak between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid ended with a score of 1-1, which was also Real Madrid's first league draw of the season. In the first half, Real Madrid took the lead, but Atletico equalized in the second half. In the final moments, Atletico equalised through a goal from Llorente. Although Real Madrid did not win, they still lead the table by two points.
There are a few points of thought that are worth discussing. First of all, Rodrygo and Dias missed a couple of great chances that would have ended completely differently if those chances had been scored. At the same time, Anfat's tactical arrangement in this game was also controversial, and he did not send in a surprise player, which resulted in a lack of speed impact in Real Madrid's front. In addition, Ceballos' presence was also questioned, and the timing of Belin's replacement of Dias was not very reasonable. Finally, Camavinga's late mistake was also speechless, and his technical statistics were not ideal.
Barcelona won 3-1 away at Alaves to make it two wins in a row and move up to third place with 50 points. In this game, Lewandowski and Gundogan contributed two goals, and Yamal also completed an assist. It should be noted that Roque was sent off in the game with two yellows and one red, and only played 13 minutes.
There are a few points of thought to keep an eye on when it comes to the game. First of all, Barcelona's defensive performance in this game is still not satisfactory. Secondly, Yamal played well in the game, and his performance was reminiscent of a player before him. The performances of the other teams are also commendable and the team is gradually regaining their form. In addition, Roque's sending off has also caused problems for the team, and his suspension will have a certain impact on the team's defense.
Valencia made it three wins in a row with a 3-0 win at home to Elche. The win allowed Valencia to maintain a two-point lead over Real Madrid and temporarily remain in second place in the league.
One thing to watch for this game is Valencia's attacking efficiency. They capitalised on their opponents' mistakes to play quick counter-attacks and managed to score a couple of goals. In addition, Soliar was also commendable for his performance, as he not only scored a goal but also contributed an assist. Overall, Valencia have been impressive and they are gradually becoming favourites for the title.
Athletic Bilbao beat Osasuna 1-0 at home to make it two wins in a row. The victory helped Athletic Bilbao move up several places and currently sit in 12th place.
It should be noted that Athletic Bilbao deserves a commendable defensive performance in this game. They managed to hold their own goal and did not allow their opponents to score. Meanwhile, Raul Garcia scored the only goal of the match to give the team the win.
Overall, teams have had mixed performances in this round of La Liga, with some racing against the clock and others fluctuating. In the next matches, the teams need to continue to work hard, maintain good form and strive for better results.