Deportivo Alaves secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Barcelona on May 13, with Ibrahim Diabate scoring the only goal to boost their relegation survival hopes [1, 2]. The winning goal came late in the first half after a corner clearance error allowed Antonio Blanco to head the ball back to Diabate, who finished from close range [1, 2].
Following the win, Alaves climbed to 15th place in LaLiga with 40 points from 36 games [1, 2]. Despite the lift, 12 teams remain mathematically involved in the relegation battle with only two rounds left in the season [1, 2].
Other key matches on May 13 included Sevilla’s 3-2 away victory over third-placed Villarreal. The win lifted Sevilla to 10th place and four points clear of the relegation zone [1, 2]. Espanyol also moved three points clear of relegation after a 2-0 home win against Athletic Bilbao [1, 2].
Getafe secured their safety with a 3-1 home victory over Mallorca, highlighted by two goals from Martin Satriano [1, 2]. Earlier this month, Real Oviedo became the first team relegated from LaLiga after falling 10 points below the safety threshold with only three matches remaining [1, 2].
With two rounds left in the season, the fight to avoid relegation remains intense. Alaves and at least 11 other teams will aim to secure points before the final matchday to guarantee their top-flight status.