With many unexpected twists and turns leading up to matchday 22 of the 2024-25 La Liga season. The competition for the top position and the relegation zone remains unchanged from the previous week. Let’s see how this week will be and whether Matchday 22 will be the most significant turning point in the 2024-25 La Liga showdown. Real Madrid’s performance is good, and it is great to see that they are maintaining their momentum, which could lead to a hopeful outcome. However, the bottom three positions, Real Valladolid, Valencia, and Espanyol, are still struggling to push up their position in the league table with only 16 matchdays left; if they put forth some consistent efforts, they will safeguard themselves from elimination.
On matchday 21 of the 2024-25 La Liga, most teams struggled to score points, and some won by a margin of points. In the entire matchday 22, Barcelona and Valencia were the outstanding ones with the highest score points. With some disappointing results in the prior weeks, Barcelona showed a perfect comeback in this game by defeating Valencia with a dominant scoreline of 7-1. The first half of the game was utterly fierce, where they outscored the opponent 5-0, and in the second half, Robert Lewandowski added the sixth point of the team, and Cesar Tarrega’s own goal concluded the game in a 7-1 triumph for Barcelona. Other matches include Las Palmas and Osasuna, which equalized the game 1-1, and Atletico Madrid also ended their prior round in a draw with Villarreal with a score of 1-1. In addition to this, another 1-1 draw happened between Sevilla and Espanyol.
The last-minute goal from Cedric Bakambu saved Real Betis from defeat over Mallorca 1-0. Kylian Mbappe performed strongly, scoring three goals and continuing their victorious path by defeating Valladolid with a scoreline of 3-0. By a margin of one point, Rayo Vallecano won the game over Girona, which pushed up their position. They are one step away from the Europa Conference League qualification zone. Real Sociedad had a disappointing end in round 21 by losing the match with Getafe without scoring a single point. Athletic Club and Leganes ended the game in a goalless draw, and on the other hand, Alaves and Celta Vigo won 1-1.
Leganés vs. Rayo Vallecano
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At Estadio Municipal de Butarque (Leganes), Leganes will host Rayo Vallecano on January 31, 2025, in the highly anticipated round 22 of the 2024-25 La Liga showdown.
Average possession
- Leganes: Standing 19th with 41.2%
- Rayo Vallecano: Standing 10th with 48.8%
After a tough first season in Spain’s top football league, Leganes impressed some teams in La Liga. Their strong defense has helped them pull off surprising wins, including a 1-0 win against Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. They also held Athletic Club to a 0-0 draw last week. On top of that, Leganes made it to the Round of 16 in the Copa del Rey after beating Cartagena 2-1 and will face Real Madrid next.
Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano finally won against Girona, ending their streak of four draws in La Liga. They won 2-1, even though they were outplayed in the first half. Bryan scored for Girona in the 50th minute, but substitute Randy Nteka turned the game around by scoring two goals in just 15 minutes. This victory moved Rayo Vallecano to seventh place in La Liga, just 10 days after Real Sociedad knocked them out of the Copa del Rey in the Round of 16. Given how closely matched both teams are from their previous games, this upcoming match will likely end in a draw.
Getafe vs. Sevilla
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Sevilla will travel to Coliseum (Getafe) on February 1, 2025, to play Getafe in the 2024-25 La Liga round 22 encounter.
Average possession
- Getafe: Standing 17th with 42.1%
- Sevilla: Standing 5th with 53.6%
In 2025, Getafe had a great start to the season, staying unbeaten in their first five matches with four wins and one draw. They have made it to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey and managed a respectable 1-1 draw against Barcelona, as well as a solid 3-0 win over Real Sociedad. However, they are only three points clear of the relegation zone, so they need to keep their focus. At home, Getafe has earned 15 out of 23 points this season, but their recent home games have been low-scoring, with only one out of the last five matches having both teams score.
Sevilla has won their last five visits to Getafe and beat them 1-0 in their previous two La Liga matches. Sevilla is at a crucial point in their season, seven points away from the top five and the relegation zone. Considering how both teams have been playing and the advantage of home games, Getafe might have a slight edge. However, Sevilla’s strong history against Getafe is something to keep in mind, and anything could change at the last minute.
Villarreal vs. Valladolid
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The clash between Villarreal and Valladolid will occur at Estadio de la Ceramica (Villarreal) on February 1, 2025, matchday 22 of the La Liga fixture.
Average possession
- Villarreal: Standing 12th with 48.2%
- Valladolid: Standing 18th with 42.1%
Villarreal has struggled to keep clean sheets this season, but they’re getting better at defending. Their coach praised the team for holding Atletico Madrid to a 1-1 draw and enjoying a decisive 4-0 win against Mallorca. They’ve only lost one of their last five matches, putting them just six points away from a spot in the UEFA Champions League. However, they need to improve their home games, having only won four out of ten. Meanwhile, Real Valladolid is at the bottom of the table and has scored the fewest goals in La Liga this season.
They’re six points away from safety and are on a two-match losing streak, with losses to Espanyol and a 3-0 defeat by Real Madrid. They’ve conceded two or more goals in eight of their last ten games, which adds pressure on their manager, Diego Cocca, to strengthen the team before the transfer window closes. Given Villarreal’s recent improvement and Valladolid’s struggles, Villarreal has the advantage, especially with their solid defense and home support.
Atlético de Madrid vs. Mallorca
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To rebound from their recent setbacks, Atletico Madrid will face Mallorca on February 1, 2025, at Metropolitano Stadium (Madrid).
Average possession
- Atletico Madrid: Standing 7th with 53.0%
- Mallorca: Standing 15th with 45.8%
Atletico de Madrid heads into this match with a 4-1 triumph over Salzburg in their Champions League campaign. In the first half of the game, Atletico Madrid took the early lead with the help of Giuliano Simeone and Antoine Griezmann. Further, they maintained their lead in the second half and grabbed their sixth victory. With this impressive performance, they are standing fifth in the Champions League table with 18 points, only three points away from the top team. On the other hand, this season, their La Liga campaign is also exceptional, where they are standing second in the league table with a record of 13 wins, six draws, and two losses. One week back, with their consistent performance, Atletico Madrid pushed down Real Madrid and grabbed the top place. Still, it did not withstand for a week because of their second defeat of the season in Round 20, with Leganes pushed down to the second place, but after that setback, they bounced back and drew the match with Villarreal with a score of 1-1.
Thanks to Gerard Moreno, who saved the team from a second straight defeat. On the other hand, Mallorca is coming off a four-losing streak across the competition. On January 9, 2025, Mallorca faced Real Madrid in the Super Cup Spain quarterfinal. Unfortunately, they struggled a lot in the game, and in the end, they concluded the game without scoring a single point. In the La Liga campaign, they are in 6th place with a record of nine wins, three draws, and nine losses. In addition, they are in the Europa Conference League qualification zone, where the below teams are standing up with only a point margin. The upcoming game is crucial for them to maintain their momentum. Concerning the recent form and performances, Atletico de Madrid will win this game.
Espanyol vs. Real Madrid
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Espanyol will have a big day on Saturday, February 1, 2025, when they will face Real Madrid at RCDE Stadium (Cornella de Llobregat).
Average possession
- Espanyol: Standing 20th with 39.8%
- Real Madrid: Standing 2nd with 61.1%
This season, Real Madrid heads in as a defending champion and is looking to grab the La Liga title for the second consecutive time. In their La Liga history, most of the time, they ended up in the runner-up position with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, and the same scenario is going on with all these three teams standing behind each other and looking to grab the league’s first position. They kickstarted the 2025 season with three straight victories, but unfortunately, they lost to Barcelona in the Super Cup final by a margin of three points. In the first half of the game, Barcelona took control and outscored Real Madrid 4-1. This early lead and unbalanced attack and defense made Real Madrid miss the Super Cup championship.
However, they bounced back and are now on a five-win streak. Meanwhile, Espanyol suffered more problems this season and is currently in the bottom third position. It has five wins, five draws, and 11 losses. They need more points to push away from the relegation zone. They must use the upcoming matchdays wisely to safeguard their position to avoid relegation. In their last five games, they won one, drew three, and lost one match in their La Liga campaign. Both their offense and defense were quite impressive, but the major drawback was their inconsistent form. They needed to scrutinize their strategy and try to conclude their games in victory. While considering the recent form and their offense and defense, Real Madrid is highly favored to win this game over Espanyol on matchday 22 of the 2024-25 La Liga.
Barcelona vs. Alaves
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At Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (Barcelona), Barcelona will host Alaves on February 2, 2025, in round 22 of the 2024-25 La Liga encounter.
Average possession
- Barcelona: Standing 1st with 67.9%
- Alaves: Standing 16th with 44.1%
The recent form of Barcelona was imposing when they defeated Valencia with a score of 7-1 in the La Liga campaign. In the first half of the game, Fermin Lopez marked two points for the team, and Frenkie de Jong, Ferran Torres, and Raphinha each contributed one goal. Moving over the second half of the game with 5-0, the first few minutes of the second half were out of control for Barcelona, giving the opponents an advantage to score their first point in the game. Later, in the 66th minute of the game, Robert Lewandowski shot the sixth goal for the team, which made Barcelona continue its dominance, and another point from the opponent’s own goal led the team toward success. They head into this match with a 2-2 draw with Atalanta in the League Phase round 8 of the Champions League.
Following four disappointing weeks, the prior one in La Liga showed their phenomenal comeback, and if they continue this consistency, they will push up their standing in the league. Alaves, on the other hand, is just one step ahead of the relegation battle; this makes the upcoming game crucial to safeguard themselves from relegation. In their last five matches, they managed to win only one game, three draws and one loss. Regarding their H2H history, Barcelona has the upper hand, which shows their determination towards their passion and well-balanced gameplay. Therefore, concerning their overall records and statistics, Barcelona will have an edge in winning this game.
Valencia vs. Celta Vigo
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On matchday 22, Valencia will be home and ready to face Celta Vigo at Estadio de Mestalla (Valencia) on February 2, 2025.
Average possession
- Valencia: Standing 13th with 46.7%
- Celta Vigo: Standing 6th with 53.3%
Valencia had a decent streak of four games without losing, with three wins and one draw, but last weekend, they suffered a painful 7-1 loss to Barcelona. This was their worst defeat in the top division since 1955. Now, they find themselves in the relegation zone, having only 16 points, which is their second-lowest score at this point in a La Liga season, just ahead of their tally in the 1982/83 season. Celta Vigo, on the other hand, has struggled to score in their last five league matches at Valencia’s Mestalla Stadium.
However, they did manage to score three goals during their previous visit for a Copa del Rey game and won both that match and an earlier league match this season with a score of 3-1. Celta is aiming for a league double over Valencia, something they haven’t done since the 1982/83 season. But Celta hasn’t been in great shape lately, as they haven’t won in their last four matches and have lost all of their six recent away games in La Liga. On the bright side for Valencia, they have been strong at home, winning 20 out of their last 30 matches against Celta Vigo. Because of this, Valencia is expected to come out on top in their upcoming game.
Osasuna vs. Real Sociedad
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On February 2, 2025, Osasuna will play Real Sociedad at Estadio El Sadar (Pamplona) on matchday 22 of the 2024-25 La Liga season.
Average possession
- Osasuna: Standing 14th with 45.8%
- Real Sociedad: Standing 4th with 56.2%
Osasuna is in the middle of the table with a record of six wins, nine draws, and six losses. Their last five matches were downright disappointing, with three draws and two losses. Over to their offense, they scored 25 total goals with an average of 1.2 points per game, and defensively, they conceded 30 total goals with an average of 1.4 points per game. They head into this match with a dream to snap these straight defeats and see how they will use their opportunity wisely in the upcoming game. Real Sociedad’s recent underperformance pushed them down from 7th to 9th place with a record of 8 wins, four draws, and nine losses.
This season, offensively, Real Sociedad is struggling more laboriously, with only 17 goals scored with an average of 0,8 points per game. However, defensively, they are super cool, conceding only 17 goals with an average of 0.8 points per game. They head into this match with a consecutive 1-1 draw with Las Palmas and Rayo Vallecano. To return to their old position, they must improve their offense and maintain their dominant defense accordingly. As a result, Real Sociedad has the upper hand here, and they will win this game over Osasuna.
Real Betis vs. Athletic Club
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Matchday 22 will witness the battle between Real Betis and Athletic Club on February 2, 2025, at Estadio Benito Villamarín (Sevilla).
Average possession
- Real Betis: Standing 9th with 51.3%
- Athletic Club: Standing 11th with 49.3%
Real Betis, managed by Manuel Pellegrini, hopes to take advantage of playing at home. But their defense has sometimes struggled, especially when dealing with set pieces. On the other hand, Athletic Club, coached by Ernesto Valverde, has a strong defense anchored by Yeray Álvarez and uses a high-pressing strategy to support their quick attack.
Iñaki Williams is expected to be a significant threat on the wing, supported by a formidable midfield trio that aims to interrupt Betis’s game flow. The match is essential, with both teams fighting for valuable points. Betis is looking to qualify for European competitions, while Athletic Club wants to secure their spot in the top half of the league standings. Because of this, Athletic Club seems more likely to win the game.
Girona vs. Las Palmas
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Round 22 of the 2024-25 La Liga fixture will wrap up with the clash between Girona and Las Palmas on February 3, 2025, at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi (Girona).
Average possession
- Girona: Standing 3rd with 58.2%
- Las Palmas: Standing 8th with 51.3%
Girona is doing well this season and has surprised many people. With coach Míchel, they play a balanced game featuring a potent attack led by Cristhian Stuani. However, sometimes their defense makes mistakes, costing them points. Right now, Girona is in the top half of the league, and playing at home gives them a significant advantage because their fans create an exciting atmosphere that can motivate the team.
On the other hand, Las Palmas, managed by Diego Martínez, is trying to move up from the bottom half of the table. They have been tough to beat, known for their organized and disciplined defense. Players like Alberto Moleiro have strengthened their offense. Even though they’ve faced some recent problems, Las Palmas will look to take advantage of any mistakes Girona makes to grab points. Considering Girona’s current form and the benefit of playing at home, they may have a slight advantage in this upcoming match.c
