Villarreal wins derby against Valencia, Racing leads Spanish second division

Sunday's clash at the Estadio de la Cerámica provided fans with plenty of excitement, ending in Villarreal's triumph over its local rival from Valencia. The team led by Marcelino took the lead before halftime, and goals from Pape Gueye and Santi Comesaña proved decisive for the match outcome. Although Valencia tried to put up a fight, their attacks rarely genuinely threatened the goal guarded by Luiz Júnior, who made key interventions late in the game against shots from Danjuma and Sadiq. This victory strengthens the 'Yellow Submarine' in third place in the league standings, while Valencia's situation in the lower regions of the table is becoming increasingly difficult. The Estadio de la Cerámica, formerly known as El Madrigal, was opened in 1923 and has been the fortress of Villarreal CF for decades, a club that, despite representing a small town, has become a regular participant in European competitions and the winner of the Europa League in 2021. In another important match of this round, Sevilla FC secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Getafe. This was the first away win for the Andalusian team since September of last year. The squad, playing without suspended coach Matías Almeyda, showed great determination, allowing them to distance themselves from the relegation zone. The Sevilla players publicly dedicated this success to their coach, emphasizing team unity during a difficult moment in the season. Meanwhile, Celta Vigo confidently defeated Mallorca 2-0, complicating the visitors' fight for survival. 161 dni — Sevilla waited 161 days for an away victory in the league Simultaneously, matches were played in the second division (LaLiga Hypermotion). Racing Santander, after a 1-0 win over Burgos, returned to the top of the table. Málaga also confirmed its promotion candidacy by defeating Albacete with the same scoreline. Meanwhile, Córdoba CF suffered a painful 2-1 loss to Almería, ending their good run and highlighting defensive issues during the first half of the match. According to experts, the battle for promotion to the top flight promises to be one of the most evenly contested in recent years. „"Ha sido un sufrimiento hasta el final, pero estos tres puntos son clave para nuestras aspiraciones."” — Marcelino García Toral In the women's top division (Liga F), fans' eyes were on the matches between Real Madrid and Tenerife and the Basque derby between Eibar and Athletic Bilbao. The competition is entering a decisive phase, and the race for spots rewarded with Champions League play remains open.