Playing today
Valladolid vs Girona
LaLiga | Tue 13 May 2025 | 17:00 UTC
This evening, the José Zorrilla stadium hosts a crucial encounter between Valladolid and Girona. While Valladolid's relegation is confirmed, this match holds immense significance for their visitors who battle fiercely to retain top-flight status.
For Valladolid, the contest is now purely about pride, aiming to conclude a difficult season positively. Girona, however, are in a precarious position, teetering just above the relegation zone. Level on points with Sevilla FC and only four clear of the automatic drop, this fixture is critical in their desperate quest for survival.
Valladolid arrives in challenging form. Their last league outing, a 2-1 away defeat at Mallorca on May 10, marked their ninth consecutive loss. They haven't won in their last 16 matches, failing to keep a clean sheet in any. Girona will be looking to bounce back from a narrow 0-1 home defeat to Villarreal on May 10.
Valladolid's home defensive record underscores their struggles, conceding at least once in 12 of 17 matches. Offensively, they've failed to net in 7 of 17 home fixtures. The vast majority of their season's points (81%) have been earned at home. Meanwhile, Girona has shown a more potent attack away from home, having scored in 12 of their 17 away matches.
Valladolid must address significant defensive frailties, especially conceding two or more in their last three home matches. They also tend to concede the opening goal, in 25 of their 35 matches. Girona's strength lies in their crucial away scoring ability. However, they must be wary of the psychological pressure accompanying a fight for survival.
Played yesterday
Atalanta 2 - 1 AS Roma
Serie A | Mon 12 May 2025 | 18:45 UTC
Atalanta secured a pivotal 2-1 victory over AS Roma, a result that mathematically guarantees their place in next season's UEFA Champions League, marking a significant milestone for the Bergamo side.
Ahead of this clash, Atalanta harboured hopes of cementing their Champions League aspirations, a goal that seemed within reach. For AS Roma, the stakes were equally high, as they aimed to bolster their European qualification standing and keep pace in a tight race.
The home side started brightly, taking the lead in the ninth minute when Charles De Ketelaere laid off the ball for Lookman, who turned deftly before firing precisely into the opposite corner (1-0).
Roma responded before the break, with Bryan Cristante’s header finding the net in the 32nd minute following a cross from Soulé (1-1).
The decisive moment arrived in the 72nd minute, as Sulemana unleashed a long-range low shot from a central position to restore Atalanta's lead (2-1).
The triumph means Atalanta have achieved their primary objective of securing Champions League football for the upcoming season. This victory also represents their second consecutive win and extends their impressive unbeaten league run to five matches.
Conversely, the defeat delivers a significant setback to AS Roma's European ambitions, seeing them drop to sixth in the table. More notably, it brings an end to their remarkable 19-match unbeaten run in the league, a streak they would have dearly wished to continue.
Looking ahead, Atalanta will undoubtedly be looking to build on this momentum and consolidate their strong league position. AS Roma, on the other hand, will need to quickly regroup and re-evaluate their strategy as they face a challenging period to secure a European spot, with their focus now firmly on salvaging their continental aspirations.
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