After the end of another match day, it is time for a new edition of LaLiga Overtime. Real Madrid could not get more than a draw at Estadio de Vallecas with the rumors of Rayo potentially changing stadiums in the background. With a penalty goal in the 96th minute, Barça came out victorious at Balaídos, the worst scenario for the curlers in the 21st century.
As for Atlético de Madrid, they secured a statement win against Las Palmas as they refuse to let go of the race for the title. In the relegation zone, Granada and Almería tied in a duel that proves that Gaizka Garitano‘s pupils could not get unluckier this season.
LaLiga Overtime – Match Day #25:
Iago Aspas, an old-fashioned player:
One more week, Celta lost in the last minute of their match. The same way it happened in Getafe, the team managed by Rafa Benítez gave in to Xavi Hernández‘s pupils in extra time. Another common factor about both matches is the level of Iago Aspas. The player born in Moaña was critical in both occasions. Against Barça, one of his favorite victims, he gave an absolute clinic.
His goal was the least important factor, as the intelligence of Iago Aspas on the pitch takes us to the past. Players with class and understanding of the pitch that very few possess nowadays.
In an increasingly automatized state of football, Aspas keeps on writing with a feather like the great authors. Iago is a must watch player for any football romantic. A player that is a treasure for Celta and every fan of the sport.
Merino ends Real Sociedad’s negative streak:
Real Sociedad were going through their worst moment this season. Five consecutive matches without scoring and a tough loss against PSG, which compromises their participation in the Champions League. A devastating picture in the last few match days that rules them out of the list of candidates to return to the top clubs European competition.
This week, they played a critical match. They faced Mallorca with the obligation of ending the negative spiral that stands in the middle of them and the final of Copa del Rey. They broke the drought with a goal by Kubo, but the team managed by Aguirre would managed to tie the match up.
The scoreboard signaled the 90th minute and there was Mikel Merino to make Imanol Alguacil smile again. A warrior on the pitch, who would die for Real Sociedad in every match, gave his team the win that allows them to dream of winning the Copa del Rey and even a Champions League comeback.
Marcos Llorente, a multipurpose player:
Simeone was asked about a statement made by Pantic after the match and, as a result of an argument between the both of them that lasted for years, he answered: “The legend of Atleti is Luis Aragonés”. A blow by the Argentinian manager that came from the position of Marcos Llorente in the match against Las Palmas.
The player born in Madrid is known for his unmatched polyvalence that has led him to play as a right wing back, right back, sweeper, midfielder and winger. A multipurpose player that has found a new role: the striker position. It seemed incredible before the match had began, but yes, Llorente would act as the head of Atleti’s attack against the Canary side.
And, the same way it had happened in previous occasions, Marcos played his role, as he had a terrific performance. He scored two goals that make Simeone right about a player that can do it all. As a result, he deserved to be mentioned in this week’s edition of LaLiga Overtime.
Translated by Nuño Alonso.
Main image: Edit by Pablo Benítez.
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