Barca cruise, Atletico held in Almeria in LaLiga

FC Barcelona showcased an impressive performance as they defeated Getafe 4-0, securing the second spot in LaLiga standings. Raphinha, Joao Felix, Frenkie de Jong, and Fermin Lopez were the goal scorers in the game as Barca dominated their opponents throughout.

Raphinha opened the scoring in the 20th minute, setting the tone for the match, while Joao Felix and Frenkie de Jong added two more goals to seal the victory for Barcelona. Fermin Lopez scored the fourth goal in the last minute, ensuring a convincing win for the team.

Atletico Madrid faced a setback as they dropped two points against bottom-of-the-table Almeria. Despite Angel Correa putting Atletico ahead early, Luka Romero’s brace for Almeria led to a 2-2 draw. The result raises concerns for Atletico as they continue their season without the injured Antoine Griezmann.

Alaves and Mallorca played out a 1-1 draw, with Carlos Benavidez and Nemanja Nastasic scoring for their respective teams. The draw keeps Alaves away from the relegation zone, while Mallorca gains a morale boost ahead of their upcoming Copa del Rey semifinal return leg.

In another LaLiga fixture, Villarreal secured a 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad, with Santi Comesana scoring twice. Comesana’s brace helped Villarreal maintain control of the game, despite Mikel Merino pulling a goal back for Real Sociedad late in the match. Alexander Sorloth sealed the win for Villarreal in stoppage time.

The scheduled match between Granada and Valencia was postponed due to a tragic incident involving a massive fire in Valencia, resulting in 10 fatalities. The LaLiga fixture was halted as a mark of respect for the lives lost in the tragic event, highlighting the somber mood in the Spanish football community.