{"id":47491,"date":"2026-02-03T14:41:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T20:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=47491"},"modified":"2026-02-03T14:42:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T20:42:02","slug":"laliga-2026-matchday-22-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/laliga\/laliga-2026-matchday-22-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"LaLiga Matchday 22 Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LaLiga Matchday 22 lived up to expectations once again, proving why the title race is more alive than ever.

The battle for the top spot, tension-filled draws, and the competitive balance in every fixture defined a matchday that is beginning to shape the course of the season.

Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior\u2019s return to scoring form\u2014his first league goal since October 4, 2025\u2014and Atl\u00e9tico Madrid\u2019s draw, which means they have now dropped 19 points away from home, highlighted the round.

Meanwhile, in the match that closed the matchday, Mallorca secured a convincing 4\u20131 victory over Sevilla in a game in which they were clearly superior, especially in the second half. The Bermell\u00f3n side set the tempo from the opening minutes and took full advantage of the Andalusian team\u2019s defensive weaknesses with clinical efficiency.

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LaLiga Matchday 22 Games <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Espanyol 1\u20132 Alav\u00e9s<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Oviedo 1\u20130 Girona <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Osasuna 2\u20132 Villarreal <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Levante 0\u20130 Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Elche 1\u20133 Barcelona <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Real Madrid 2\u20131 Rayo Vallecano <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Betis 2\u20131 Valencia <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Getafe 0\u20130 Celta de Vigo <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Athletic Club 1\u20131 Real Sociedad <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
R.C.D. Mallorca 4-1 Sevilla <\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

LaLiga Matchday 22: Elche vs. Barcelona <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FC Barcelona secured a convincing 1-3 away victory over Elche. Hansi Flick\u2019s side dominated possession and attacking play, recording 30 shots, although only three found the back of the net.

The win allowed Barcelona to retain top spot in the standings, maintaining a one-point lead over Real Madrid.

Lamine Yamal opened the scoring at the Mart\u00ednez Valero Stadium after a perfectly weighted through ball from Dani Olmo. The young star attacked the space, rounded I\u00f1aki Pe\u00f1a, and finished calmly to make it 0-1\u2014his ninth LaLiga goal of the season.

In the 29th minute, just as Barcelona were pushing forward, Elche struck back unexpectedly. \u00c1lvaro Rodr\u00edguez broke free after a through pass and made no mistake in the one-on-one to level the score at 1\u20131. However, before halftime, Barcelona\u2019s persistence paid off when Ferran Torres combined with Frenkie de Jong and, after dribbling past the goalkeeper, was left with a simple finish to restore the lead at 1-2.

In the second half, Marcus Rashford replaced Raphinha, who left the pitch with physical discomfort. The substitution paid off, as Rashford made it 1-3 after Lamine Yamal delivered a low cross, which, following a rebound, the English forward reacted quickest to score.

With this victory, Barcelona now sits on 55 points, one more than their eternal rivals, Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Elche is 13th with 24.<\/strong>

Result: Elche 1-3 Barcelona <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LaLiga Matchday 22: Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u, Real Madrid earned a dramatic 2\u20131 victory over Rayo Vallecano, who finished the match with nine men in a heated and controversial encounter filled with cards. Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior opened the scoring early, ending a 13-match LaLiga goal drought.

Real Madrid dominated possession with 65% and produced 19 shots compared to Rayo\u2019s eight, underlining their attacking superiority. However, Rayo responded after the break, and Jorge de Frutos briefly silenced the Bernab\u00e9u in the 48th minute with a powerful left-footed strike to equalize.

Rayo\u2019s Path\u00e9 Ciss was sent off for a serious foul, reducing the visitors to ten men. Tensions escalated as goalkeeper Augusto Batalla was booked for time-wasting, followed by Ilias Akhomach for dissent. Earlier yellow cards had been shown to Gerard Gumbau, Pep Chavarr\u00eda, Isi Palaz\u00f3n, and \u00d3scar Valent\u00edn for dangerous play.

Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior was also booked for dissent. The controversy continued, and in the 98th minute, Rayo\u2019s Pacha Espino received a yellow card for protesting after a penalty was awarded to the home side.

The match was decided deep into stoppage time when Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 converted a penalty in the 99th minute, sealing a crucial win that allowed Real Madrid to stay just one point behind Barcelona.

On the other hand, Rayo Vallecano is now in the red zone. They are 18\u00b0 with 22 points, one less than Valencia and Getafe. <\/strong>

Result: Real Madrid 2\u20131 Rayo Vallecano<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LaLiga Matchday 22: Levante vs. Atl\u00e9tico Madrid <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid suffered another setback after being held to a goalless draw by Levante. Diego Simeone\u2019s side showed defensive solidity but lacked attacking clarity, extending a run of tight results away from home.

The match was disrupted in the 24th minute when Alexander S\u00f8rloth and Mat\u00edas Moreno collided head-on during an aerial challenge, forcing a lengthy stoppage. The Norwegian striker was stretchered off and taken to the hospital, while the Levante defender was also unable to continue.

Before the incident, Atl\u00e9tico had imposed themselves early and created danger with a Nico Gonz\u00e1lez header in the second minute, which was saved by Mathew Ryan.

Levante responded in the 30th minute with a low, angled shot from Kareem Tunde, the hosts\u2019 clearest chance of the first half.

In the second half, Levante grew into the game and put Atl\u00e9tico under pressure on several occasions. Jan Oblak produced a spectacular save in the 76th minute to deny Adri\u00e1n de la Fuente\u2019s header from a set piece.

Atl\u00e9tico\u2019s best chance came in the 69th minute, when Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez\u2019s close-range header was brilliantly tipped away by Ryan. The goalless draw keeps Simeone\u2019s side close to the top, though with clear room for improvement if they want to challenge the leaders. They are third with 45 points, 10 fewer than Barcelona. Levante, on the other hand, is in a difficult situation as they are 19th in the standings with 18 points. <\/strong>

Result: Levante 0-0 Atl\u00e9tico Madrid <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LaLiga Matchday 22: Osasuna 2\u20132 Villarreal <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Villarreal earned an entertaining 2\u20132 draw away to Osasuna, consolidating their position in the European places. The \u2018Submarino Amarillo\u2019 had to come from behind to claim a valuable point, although they remain unable to build momentum after a series of narrow results.

Gerard Moreno gave Villarreal the lead in the 18th minute from the penalty spot after a very soft foul by Gal\u00e1n on Pepe, a decision that sparked debate on the pitch.

Osasuna turned the match around with two headers: V\u00edctor Mu\u00f1oz scored in the 20th minute, followed by Ante Budimir in the 47th. However, in the 70th minute, Moreno struck again to level the score at El Sadar, finishing a set-piece move with a precise effort inside the base of the far post.

The 2\u20132 draw felt disappointing for Osasuna, who were the better side overall and now sit 9th with 26 points. For Villarreal, they are in fourth with 42 points, but their margin with Betis is getting small.<\/strong>

Result: Osasuna 2\u20132 Villarreal <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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