A round-up of all the games on Wednesday night in La Liga, as the stakes grow ever higher in the final stages of the season. Copa del Rey finalists Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid were both in action, as they took on Getafe and Elche respectively.
Atletico Madrid woes continue as Elche seal big three points
Elche 3-2 Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid suffered their seventh defeat in eight matches, losing 3-2 to Elche after initially taking the lead. Elche’s goals came from David Affengruber and Andre Silva, who scored twice, while Nico Gonzalez found the net twice for Atleti. With this win, Elche escapes the relegation zone, while Atletico remains fourth, eight points ahead of Real Betis.
Jose Bordalas masterclass leads Getafe to victory at Anoeta
Real Sociedad 0-1 Getafe
Real Sociedad faced a disappointing defeat at home against Getafe, with a self-inflicted own goal determining the match. Brais Mendez missed a penalty early on, and despite pushing for an equalizer in the second half, they could not find the net. This loss drops La Real to eighth, while Getafe rises to sixth, closing in on a potential Champions League spot.
