In a thrilling weekend of La Liga action on April 7, 2025, several matches showcased the drama and excitement of Spanish football. The day featured a mix of high-scoring affairs and tightly contested battles, with teams jostling for crucial points as the season nears its climax.
Las Palmas faced off against Real Sociedad in a match that saw the visitors take control early on. Miguel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for Real Sociedad just five minutes into the match, giving them a 1-0 lead. The home side struggled to find their rhythm, and in the 56th minute, Sergi Gomez doubled the lead for Sociedad, making it 2-0. Despite a spirited response from Las Palmas, who pulled one back through Oliver Magunazelaia in the 60th minute, it was too little too late. Jon Aramburu sealed the victory for Sociedad with a third goal in the 68th minute, concluding the match at 3-1 in favor of the visitors.
Meanwhile, Sevilla hosted Atletico Madrid in what was expected to be a closely fought encounter. Sevilla struck first, with Lucas Ocampos finding the net in the 7th minute to give them a 1-0 advantage. However, Atletico Madrid responded quickly, leveling the score with a penalty from Hugo Alvarez in the 25th minute. As the match progressed, both teams battled fiercely, but it was Pablo Barrios who snatched the late winner for Atletico in stoppage time, scoring in the 90+3 minute to secure a 2-1 victory for the visitors.
In another match, Real Valladolid faced a tough challenge against Getafe, who dominated the game from the start. Getafe’s Borja Mayoral opened the scoring just a minute into the match, followed by a brace from Ramon Terrats in the 19th and 38th minutes, putting Valladolid in a deep hole at 0-3. Domingos Duarte added a fourth goal for Getafe in the 80th minute, capping off a comprehensive 4-0 victory. The match was marred for Valladolid as Mario Martin received a red card just before halftime, compounding their woes.
Lastly, Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao played to a goalless draw, a match that saw both defenses hold firm. The match included a red card for Villarreal’s Pappe Gueye in the 83rd minute, but neither team could find a breakthrough, resulting in a stalemate.
In a different arena, the excitement continued in the world of futsal as Jimbee Cartagena, the defending champions, faced Barcelona in a thrilling Division 1 match. The game ended with Barcelona narrowly edging out Jimbee Cartagena 3-2. Hemmad Usamanmusa, a Thai national futsal player, made his mark by scoring one of the goals for Jimbee, bringing his tally to 13 goals in the Spanish league. Despite his efforts, the team fell short, leaving them with 41 points and in 5th place in the league standings, while Barcelona climbed to the top with 53 points.
As the season progresses, Jimbee Cartagena will be looking to bounce back in their next match against Ribera Navarra on April 19, 2025. Meanwhile, Usamanmusa is set to return to Thailand to join the national team for the SAT Futsal Championship Thailand 2025, scheduled for April 9-12 at Terminal Hall, Terminal 21 Korat in Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
This weekend's matches not only highlighted the competitive nature of La Liga but also showcased the rising talents in futsal, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the season. As teams battle for points and pride, fans can expect more thrilling encounters in the weeks to come.
