Overview
- Gerard Moreno converted a first-half penalty and Santi Comesaña scored on a second-half rebound to seal a 2-0 derby win at Mestalla.
- Villarreal remains third in the table, tightening the race for Champions League places approaching the Real Madrid–Barcelona showdown.
- Espanyol marked its 125th anniversary with a 1-0 home win over Elche as left back Carlos Romero scored and owner Alan Pace watched from the stands.
- Girona and Real Oviedo shared a 3-3 draw after David Carmo prodded a stoppage-time equalizer following a late Girona comeback led by Cristhian Stuani.
- Getafe won 1-0 at Athletic Club through Borja Mayoral’s close-range finish, while a report noted Arnaut Danjuma picked up an injury for Valencia that remains unconfirmed ahead of Villarreal’s trip to Real Madrid.