The results of Matchday 34 of LALIGA EA SPORTS meant several teams could start celebrating already, such as Real Madrid for winning the title or Girona FC for qualifying for the Champions League. Here’s all you need to know

Real Madrid, LALIGA EA SPORTS champions

The results in Matchday 34 mathematically confirmed Real Madrid as champions of the 2023/24 LALIGA EA SPORTS season. Carlo Ancelotti’s side defeated Cádiz CF 3-0 at the Bernabéu to move on to 87 points, a tally none of their challengers can match. It is the 36th time the capital city institution has won Spanish football’s top flight.

Girona FC will play in the Champions League next season

Girona FC also had a lot to celebrate this weekend, as they clinched the club’s first-ever Champions League qualification with a 4-2 victory over Catalan neighbors FC Barcelona. That result means Míchel’s side will play in Europe’s top club competition next campaign, and Los Blanquivermells are currently in second place and on course for Spanish Super Cup qualification too.

Isco, April Player of the Month

For the first time in his career, Isco has been named as the LALIGA EA SPORTS Player of the Month, with the Real Betis playmaker winning for his excellent performances throughout April. As well as scoring a goal in ELGRAN DERBI and assisting one in a victory over RC Celta, Isco consistently drove his team forward and has been recognized with this individual honor.

The rest of the LALIGA AWARDS winners for April

The other winners of the ‘LALIGA AWARDS, The Pride of our Fútbol’ were also revealed this past week. The Best Coach for April was Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti, the Best U-23 Player was Girona FC’s Miguel Gutiérrez, the Best Goal was FC Barcelona forward João Félix’s overhead kick against Cádiz CF and the Best Play was the goal Real Betis scored against RC Celta when Isco assisted Nabil Fekir.

CA Osasuna, Sevilla FC and Deportivo Alavés are staying up

As the end of the season approaches, several clubs in the bottom half of the table have already secured their place in the top division for next season. Following the Matchday 34 results, CA Osasuna, Sevilla FC, and Deportivo Alavés are now mathematically safe.

RC Celta takes a big step toward safety

They’re not safe yet, but RC Celta took a big step towards avoiding relegation this past weekend. The Galician side edged a thrilling game against Villarreal CF, winning 3-2 to mean they’re now eight points ahead of 18th-placed Cádiz CF. The Galician side has even moved ahead of Rayo Vallecano and RC Mallorca, currently sitting 15th.

Unai Simón earns another clean sheet

Athletic Club earned a 2-0 victory away at Getafe CF to keep their chances of earning Champions League qualification alive, and they even did so despite receiving two red cards in the game. The clean sheet was also important for goalkeeper Unai Simón, as he is closing in on the Zamora Trophy. His record of 0.94 goals conceded per game is the best in LALIGA EA SPORTS among eligible players.

Dovbyk remains top of the Pichichi standings

As for the individual prize for the best goalscorer, Girona FC’s No.9 Artem Dovbyk remains the leader as he moved on to 20 goals with his effort against FC Barcelona on Saturday. Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham is his closest pursuer and also scored in Matchday 34, meaning the Englishman has 18 goals.

Thibaut Courtois makes his long-awaited return

There was another reason for Real Madrid fans to celebrate this week, besides becoming LALIGA EA SPORTS champions. And, that was the return of Thibaut Courtois from injury. The Belgian started against Cádiz CF on Saturday for his first minutes of the 2023/24 campaign, having recovered from a pair of serious knee injuries.

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich will be decided at the Bernabéu

The first legs of the Champions League semi-finals took place last week and Real Madrid traveled to Germany to play out an enthralling 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich, with Vinícius scoring both of Los Blancos’ goals. That first-leg result means the tie will be decided in the second leg at the Bernabéu on Wednesday.  

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Both teams enter the match tied in third place on 31 points, although Atleti do have a game in hand. The stakes could hardly be higher, with the winner potentially taking a significant step towards the championship.

The match will also see Joao Felix and Antoine Griezmann lead their current attacking lines against the clubs they represented not so long ago. It could also be a big night for Diego Simeone, who has never won an away match against Barca during his 12 years coaching Atleti, but who will look to do so for the first time at the Estadi Olimpic.

But the FC Barcelona vs Atletico de Madrid clash is just one of several exciting fixtures on the Matchday 15 schedule. On Friday night, UD Las Palmas will take on Getafe CF in a fascinating contest between two teams with different but effective styles.

Saturday’s action begins with Girona FC looking to get back to winning ways against Valencia CF, while Athletic Club will aim to build on last matchday’s positive result when they take on Rayo Vallecano at home. Later on Saturday afternoon, new Granada CF coach Alexander Medina makes his debut in charge of the Andalusian outfit with an away game at Real Madrid.

Sunday’s action begins in the Balearic Islands, where RCD Mallorca face Deportivo Alaves. An Andalusian derby follows, as UD Almeria host Real Betis. Sevilla FC vs Villarreal CF follows, as Marcelino, the new coach of El Submarino Amarillo, returns to one of his former clubs.

The final game of Matchday 15 follows on Monday night, as RC Celta face off against Cadiz CF. With both these teams firmly in the relegation battle, this is an important six-pointer and one well worth tuning in to.

Overall, Matchday 15 of the 2023/24 LALIGA EA SPORTS season promises to be a thrilling weekend of football, with several exciting fixtures on the schedule. Don’t miss a minute of the action – watch LALIGA EA SPORTS live this weekend on your local broadcaster.

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