Valencia drew 1-1 against Villarreal in their La Liga match on Wednesday.
Although the result spared Valencia another defeat, they remain in 17th place and just one point above the relegation zone. Samuel Leno grabbed a crucial goal to cancel out Nicholas Jackson’s opener, helping the hosts avoid a fourth defeat in six games.
Meanwhile, Espanyol and Getafe are still struggling at the bottom of the table. Both teams are three points behind Valencia, but have played a game less. This means that if Valencia do not improve their performance in their upcoming matches, they are still in danger of being relegated.
The draw has also affected Villarreal’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League. They are currently fifth and seven points behind fourth-placed Real Sociedad. Real Sociedad beat champions Real Madrid in a thriller on Tuesday, meaning Villarreal missed out on closing the gap on the top four.
Espanyol visit Sevilla on Thursday, while Getafe take on Celta Vigo later on Wednesday. Both the teams will be hoping for crucial wins that could keep them in the race for survival.
In other matches, Atletico Madrid will host Cadiz, who are currently in 15th place. Atletico Madrid need a win to move above rivals Real Madrid and take second place. With only a few games left in the season, every point counts, and Atletico Madrid will be hoping to make the most of this opportunity.
