La Liga round-up: Atletico Madrid win again, Espanyol end losing streak as late equaliser denies Leganes

MD15 of the 2023/24 La Liga season continued on Saturday after Mallorca's victory over Valencia on Friday evening. Four more matches were played across Spain: Barcelona hosted Las Palmas, Atletico Madrid traveled to Real Valladolid, Espanyol took on Celta Vigo at the Stage Front Stadium, while Alaves and Leganes faced off.

Real Valladolid 0-5 Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid have now won seven games in a row in all competitions after a comfortable victory against Real Valladolid at the Jose Zorrilla. Clement Lenglet got the ball rolling, followed by more first-half goals from Julian Alvarez and Rodrigo De Paul. In the second period, Antoine Griezmann and Alexander Sorloth completed the scoring.

Espanyol 3-1 Celta Vigo

After four La Liga defeats in a row, Espanyol returned to winning ways with an impressive win at home to Celta Vigo. Irvin Cardona, Leandro Cabrera and Walid Cheddira scored for the hosts, with Iago Aspas' second-half penalty proving a consolation for the Galicians.

Alaves 1-1 Leganes

Alaves' poor form in La Liga continued with a home draw against Leganes, although Luis Garcia Plaza's side had to be rescued by a late equalizer. Oscar Rodriguez had given the visitors the lead in Vitoria before a late goal from the impressive Carlos Vicente saw the points shared.