With matches on the last day of 2022, the 15th day of La Liga Santander ended, where there were somewhat significant changes at the top of the table.
In a tight match that took place on December 30, Real Madrid managed to fulfill their duties against Valladolid and thanks to a double from Karim Benzema, the whites were able to add three points that allowed them to beat FC Barcelona by one unit, although the culés had not played yet.
New Year’s Eve arrived and FC Barcelona was in the derby against RCD Espanyol, with the possibility of staying at the top with two points ahead.
However, those commanded by Xavi Hernández could not do more and had to settle for a 1-0 draw, leaving the leadership of La Liga Santander tied with 38 points, although they can position themselves in the upper echelon due to the goal difference that derives of his almost perfect defense, since he has barely conceded 6 goals so far in the tournament.
Third place (29 points) goes to Real Sociedad, who managed to win 2-0 against Osasuna. But he must watch his back, as Cholo Simeone’s Atlético de Madrid chases him from fourth place with 27 units.
The relegation of La Liga Santander is made up from the last position (20th) by Elche, which has barely been able to add 4 units. Above is Cádiz and surprisingly, Jorge Sampaoli’s Sevilla closes the trio of teams that must act soon so as not to go to the Second Division of Spain (La Liga Smartbank).
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