{"id":22478,"date":"2023-06-05T21:07:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T01:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=22478"},"modified":"2023-06-05T21:08:28","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T01:08:28","slug":"laliga-matchday-38-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/football\/laliga-matchday-38-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"LaLiga Matchday 38 Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Season of LaLiga finally reached its conclusion, after an exciting weekend filled with great match-ups for the fans to enjoy one last weekend before a well-deserved break for the players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barcelona got a hold of the lead since the midseason and never let go, fishing ten points ahead of Real Madrid even after losing many points in the last weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real Sociedad did seal the deal, as, after 10 years, they finally scored a place in the UEFA Champions League once again, by achieving fourth place in LaLiga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The big losers of the weekend were Valladolid. The Violetas finished the season without defeat in the last three matchdays, but it was not enough. Now they’ll play next season in the Liga Adelante.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Now, Let us break down what took place in this last weekend of matches.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LaLiga Matchday 38 \u2013 Real Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao \u2013 Betting Favorites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, June 04th \u2013 12:30 pm ET at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moneyline odds:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real Madrid -111<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Athletic Bilbao +280<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Draw:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

+285<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Can I Watch? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DSports<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On a night when most would have been expecting something more akin to a testimonial-styled match, Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao put on an intense but tidy demonstration of how to play counter-attacking football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, it was the visiting Basques who were rewarded early in the 2nd half when Sancet – a problem for Madrid all night – controlled a lovely pass from the right side in the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His initial shot was not successful, but the midfielder made no mistake with the second, such that Courtois could only watch helplessly as it flew into the roof of his net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, this game will likely be remembered for one single thing, and that’s the fact that it was Karim Benzema’s final game for the club to which he has given so much.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fittingly, the 35-year-old was given the task of equalizing for Madrid from the penalty spot after a foul on Militao in Bilbao’s area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As expected he converted, and the entire stadium rose to its feet to pay homage to their star. Even some Bilbao players applauded the Frenchman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we look forward, to the coming campaign, the immediate question that comes to mind is how will Real Madrid replace the French man, as well as the other key positions in which the starters are beginning to show signs of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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