Liga: Real Madrid struggles against Sevilla, Atlético wins in Antoine Griezmann's 500th match

For its last outing away from home in La Liga this season, Real Madrid (2nd) faced Sevilla FC (12th). At the heart of new controversies after his statements in the mixed zone after the match against Oviedo, Kylian Mbappé found a starting place at the forefront of the Madrid attack, accompanied by Brahim Díaz and Vinícius Júnior. Jostled at the start of the match by the Sevillians in full confidence after three consecutive victories, the Merengues quickly struck first. On a cross from the right, Mbappé put it back for Vinícius, who finished with his right foot to open the scoring (15th, 0-1).

Upon returning from the locker room, Arbeloa’s men, however, showed much more difficulty in the game. Opposite, Sevilla gradually increased the pressure on Courtois’ goals, especially after the entries of Alexis Sánchez and Ejuke. Entering the game, Mastantuono found Vlachodimos’ post on one of his first balls (72nd), before Mbappé saw a goal refused for offside a few minutes later (74th). Without fully convincing, the Madrilenians retained their advantage to achieve a second success in a row in La Liga and finish this week better than it started.

Atlético salutes legend Antoine Griezmann

At the same time, Atlético de Madrid (4th) played their last home match of the season against Girona (15th). A special evening for Antoine Griezmann, who played his 500th and penultimate match in the Rojiblancas colors before his departure for Orlando City. Accompanied by his four children when he entered the Metropolitano pitch, the Madrid captain was decisive by delivering a perfect cross for Ademola Lookman, scorer with a header (22nd, 1-0). A pass which also allows the Frenchman to reach the 100 assists mark with Atlético. This single achievement was enough for the happiness of Diego Simeone’s men, solid defensively until the end. Thanks to this success, Atlético returns to the level of Villarreal (3rd), beaten on the lawn of Rayo Vallecano (2-0). As for Azzedine Ounahi’s teammates, the specter of relegation is more present than ever. Now first relegated, they will have to win against Elche, to remain in the elite of Spanish football next season.

In the other matches of this multiplex, Athletic Bilbao (9th) was held by Celta de Vigo (6th) (1-1). The Galicians miss the opportunity to definitively validate their ticket for the Europa League and remain within reach of Getafe, beaten by Elche (1-0). Beaten at the end of a stunning match by Valencia (3-4), Real Sociedad almost says goodbye to Europe. Espanyol Barcelona beat Osasuna on home soil (1-2), while Oviedo, dead last and already relegated, was beaten by Alavés (1-0). Finally, Levante left with three points from their match against Mallorca (2-0).