Alexander Puzik sums up the twenty-ninth round of the championship of Spain.

Ronaldo breaks into the fight for the trophy Pichichi, Real takes revenge on Girona, Atletico finally retires from the fight for the championship, Valencia strengthens his position in the top 4, Sevilla loses and risks to be even without the Europa League, Sociedad fires Sacristan and the sports director, Levante moves away from the zone departure - about this and much more in the results of the 29th round of the Spanish Examples.

Tour results:.

SPAIN. LA LIGA, 29 TOUR 16 MARCH 2018 22:00 Levante 2: 1 Eibar 17 MARCH 2018 14:00 Deportivo 1: 1 Las Palmas 17:15 Valencia 3: 1 Alaves 19:30 Real Sociedad 1: 2 Getafe 21:45 Betis 3: 0 Espanyol 18 MARCH 2018 13:00 Leganes 2: 1 Sevilla 17:15 Barcelona 2: 0 Athletic 19:30 Villarreal 2: 1 Atletico 19:30 Celta 0: 0 Malaga 21:45 Real Madrid 6: 3 Girona The performance at the Bernabeu Girona for the first time in history was to play at the Santiago Bernabeu. At the same time, the Catalans remained one of the few teams in the world, which had more wins in matches with Real Madrid than defeats (and it does not matter that there is only one victory!). Before the fight, it was not worth to build illusions and reason, how will the guests show themselves. The outcome of the meeting depended on the mood of the hosts and so it will be almost in all the remaining matches, "Blancos". Girona did not close down, but played in a proper football, even despite the strength of the opponent. It deserves respect.

With this approach, the Catalans could well expect success, but it was not possible to stop Ronaldo this evening. Cristiano went to the peak of the form and now he does not need a few points for the goal. Enough and one. On the eve of the Portuguese realized all their chances. In the actions of Ronaldo appeared lightness and, most importantly, confidence. There were no mistakes, no thoughtless blows from long distances. In general, yesterday's match once again stressed the strength of Cristiano. Now, before Leo in the list of scorers to give, so that Ronaldo had another task for the remaining games - to win the trophy Pichichi.

Cautious Real Madrid game in defense. There was no captain, so Nacho and Varan played in the center. As a result, the defenders lost almost all the horse fight, and three goals came just from the "second floor". Two after the canopy from the corner and one after his drawing. Before games with Juventus such a game on the defensive order frightens. And of course it is impossible not to pay tribute to the guests. Stuan is simply the king of the air! Well, defender Huangpe scored his fifth goal of the season. Yes, that's exactly what you thought! He has more goals than Benzema.

Zidane after the match outlined the team's goals for the rest of the season in the Example. This is the second place and Pichichi for Ronaldo. Both goals are achievable. To Atletico there are only four points, and there will be a full-time meeting. True, it will pass very, very badly - between the Champions League matches against Juventus.

Simeone finally punished Atletico came to Estadio de la Ceramika with his usual goal and the old strategy. "Mattress" intended to exhaust the opponent, to score to him alone and calmly go to Madrid. I do not want to gloat, but for a long time I wanted someone to punish Madrid in the style of Villarreal. But let's take everything in order. The teams started absolutely predictably and the game in such a relaxed manner would continue for a very long time if the referee did not interfere with the game.

Borbalan appointed a penalty in the gates of Villarreal for allegedly foul Jaime Costa on Grismann. Even after viewing five repetitions, I could not find the contact. And if he was, is this a penalty? Indicative in this moment is the behavior of Antoine. Grizmann realized that he had feigned and did not even argue with the arbitrator. Just lowered his eyes and began to correct the leggings - it was a shame. Is the influence of Diego Costa, which for the sake of achieving results is ready to go absolutely on everything? However, this is not so important.

After a scoring goal, Atletico rebuilt and worried about the protection. Villarreal almost had no moments and the game as usual was gradually moving towards the predicted result, but there was a substitution that turned everything over. On the field came young Enes Unal and buried the guests. Head crown, with the right - you know what. Atletico for the first time in a long time was punished for his approach. The idea of ??"kolchoneros" is to play on hold, and not finish off an opponent. Such a philosophy is initially doomed to failure, but in the camp of the "Indians" it became successful because of a competently built game on the defensive. However, yesterday's match proved that constantly Atletico in this way will not win.

It remains to be hoped that Simeone will seriously reflect after this game and perhaps try to try something new that is not inherent in Atletico so far. By the way, following the results of this tour, "mattress" fell out of one race and entered the other - the championship fight was replaced by the struggle for second place. Barca is no longer catching up, but Real Madrid is already four points away. In the match in early April will be very hot.

Barcelona even closer to the championship Valverde again had to play against his native Athletics, whose business is far from the best way. Would be Ernesto's will, he would gladly even the bases of the match would give the former team points, but the "blue-garnet" have not yet achieved their goal. The duel against the Basques was easy for "blaugranas" and brought the team the next three points. The guests started the game rather boldly and went into high pressure. However, as soon as Barca figured out how to get out from under him, at the gates of Kepa appeared a hail of moments. This was expected, because because the players attacked in high pressure, Barcelona appeared a lot of free space.

As a result, the Catalans decided the outcome of the meeting in the first 30 minutes of the meeting, and the second half turned into dullness. Paco not bad replaced Suarez (scored a goal, which, incidentally, should be canceled because of the offside), Rakitic adequately played in place Busquets, good matches were held by Dembele and, especially, Coutinho. And, of course, another MVP for Messi. Note that Valverde again refused to rotate and released the same players. There were substitutions, but all forced. Suarez disqualified, Busquets injured, and Iniesta after recovering from injury was not ready to play two matches in five days. Was it not possible to rest at least Roberto and Alba?.

In any case, this is the problem of Valverde and at this stage it is not for him to judge. As a result, we have +11 from Atletico for nine rounds to the end. Such an advantage Barca, let's be frank, will not lose. In La Liga, in fact, the players have the same task. Help your leader Lionel Messi to become the top scorer, although, frankly, it seems that Barca football players have no special business before this. Like Lionel himself. It is clear that the players will play on Leo more often, but this will not be the main task. When the team has a chance to win a prize, individual awards go to the background. Who will remember Ronaldo and his Pichichi, if Barcelona collects all the trophies?.

Valencia almost in the Champions League, and Sevilla stayed at Old Trafford Valencia on this tour was to make another important step towards the cherished goal - Mestalla arrived Alaves, who solved all the problems this season and just finishes the season. The teams did not sit on the defensive and played open soccer. The match looked on one breath and already for the first minutes it became clear that the goals would be. The score was opened by a stirring challenge to the Spanish national team Rodrigo Moreno. Be sure to look this goal, a terrific bunch with Dzadzoy, who in a few minutes scored himself. In the second half, the teams exchanged goals and calmed down. In view of the defeat of Seville, which will be discussed below, Valencia even more pulled away from the fifth place. Non-exit in the Champions League team will not forgive.

Seville after an unexpected victory for the whole world at Old Trafford came to visit the modest Leganes. The loss of points "nerviontsy" was read without any super abilities, but the guests did not even take away a draw. After such a match that happened in England, it's very difficult to switch to internal peripeteias, and it's very difficult that way, and this was achieved by the fact that Leganes knew how to resist this rival. It seemed that the guests did not even prepare for the game. We left without a task. Purely "pop football" ball. And this again shows the errors of Montella. The Italian does not understand what the risk is to stay without European competition?.

6 defeats at 5 wins and 1 draw - these are the indicators of Montella in the Lee League. Vincenzo would have been fired even earlier, but in his favor the successes in the Champions League. The team's game in Europe forces the bosses to turn a blind eye to the failures in the Example, but can this last a long time? And Montella, instead of "crying" to the press about the old problems in Milan, you need to concentrate on the tasks of Seville and do everything to finish in fifth place.

Sociedad finally decided to dismiss Sacristan Eusebio Sacristan dismissed from the post of head coach Sociedad. This event happened after the team's home defeat from Getafe. The press service of the club did not explain the reasons for the retirement of the enternador, but they are already very clear - the 53-year-old specialist was fired for the failed season. Without exaggeration - this season Basques spend disgustingly. At the same time, the problems of Sociedad began in the autumn, but the club management repeatedly expressed support to the head coach and showed patience. At least for his past merits.

But now this patience has burst. Sacristan has reached the limit of trust. The bosses had to dismiss the coach a long time ago, but they had hope that he would manage to fix everything. The result - 15th place for nine rounds before the end of the championship, which means that in the next season the Basque team will remain without the European Cups. Sakristan did not manage to solve huge problems in defending the team (more "blue and white" missed only Betis, Deport and Las Palmas), but the main thing is not even this. The team lost character, lost spirit. One strong-willed victory for the entire championship (and even then in the first round) - this is definitely not the real Sociedad.

It is also important that together with Sakristan was also fired and sports director of the club Lauren Huarros. And this already clearly indicates that the club will have major changes. The temporary coach of the team was the coach of the reserve team Imanol Alguasil, but before him there will be no global tasks. In the summer in his place will take another coach and will build a new team around new players. Well, if of course Imanol does not win nine remaining matches from nine.

The White Flag of Selta Here who surprised in this round, so it's Celta. Alas, surprised "Celts" unpleasantly. Absolutely toothless game in attack in the match against the weakest of Malaga. If the "Celts" thought to win on the class, so it did not work out. What was the idea? Dont clear. Celta, especially in Balaidos, plays aggressively with any opponent, but that evening the hosts did not run forward. Such a feeling that the players were replaced.

Where were the leaders at such an important moment? Aspas, for example, did not hit almost an empty net from five meters. Gomez somewhere ran, did something. Sisto generally fell out. Darkness. At a time when it was necessary to calmly take three points and continue the fight for European competition, Celta was embarrassed. This season for Galicians is over. Finish. Very, very, very sad for this team, but there's no one to blame - you only have to blame yourself.

Deportivo and Las Palmas in a half-step from the flight to Segundu After this tour, the teams that will make up the Malaga campaign in the new season of Segunda. Las Palmas and Deportivo met in this round and in the internal match had to decide who flies, and who will continue the fight for salvation. In the end, all for them decided to Levante, who achieved a second victory in a row and moved away at a distance of six points. Deport and the "palm" of course also helped and played in a draw. Seedorf continues to show the wonders of coaching - three points in seven games with two goals scored.

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Interesting facts of the tour:.

Ronaldo in 2018 is more effective than all the scorers of United, Arsenal, Milan, Borussia D and Chelsea.

Ronaldo - 17 Arsenal, Milan - 17 Man United - 15 Borussia D - 14 Chelsea - 12 4 - Real Madrid won the last four home games in La Liga, scoring a total of 19 goals (an average of 4.75 goals per game.

50 - Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 50th hat trick in his career.

39 - Dismissed Eusebio Sacristan is the coach who in the 21st century won the most games at Sociedad's entrenador - 39.

3 - Cristiano Ronaldo made out a double in each of their last three matches in La Liga.

1 - Leganes for the first time in his history beat Sevilla in the La Liga.

21 - Ronaldo scored 21 goals in 2018 - the best result among all players from the top 5 championships.

32 - Ronaldo scored a goal against the 32nd club from 33, with whom he met in the Example (did not score to Leganes).

21 - In this season only Real Madrid scored more goals after drawing the standards (21) than Girona (19).

29 - Barcelona does not lose in 29 matches. Three records remained to the record.

8 - Christian Stuani has already scored eight goals (out of 16) this season in the league matches - no one has scored more.

25 - Leo Messi is the first player to reach 25 goals in 9 seasons. Examples in a row.

5 - Huangpe scored the fifth goal and continued to be the best goleodor among defenders.

16 - Antoine Grismann equaled Leo Messi in the number of goals in all tournaments in 2018.

8 - Karim Benzema gave the 8th scoring pass in the season in the Example - the best assistant of Real.

8 - Jordi Alba on this tour gave the 8th assistant and leads in this indicator among the defenders.

7 - Dani Parejo gave 7 assists in the season and repeated his personal season record (2016/2017).

9 - Before Rodrigo Moreno sent the ball into the net, Valencia made 9 passes.

14 - The win-win series Deportivo has reached 14 matches in a row (5 H and 9 P).

900 - Ronaldo spent the 900th fight in his professional career.

13 - Ter Stegen missed only 13 goals in 29 matches Examples, which is a record for the whole history of Barcelona.

1 - If you do not count the goals with a free kick, then in this round Leo Messi scored the first goal of the season with a direct kick from outside the box.

La Liga players with the most goals in 2018 in all tournaments:.

Cristiano Ronaldo - 17 Antoine Grismann - 16 Lionel Messi - 16 Attendance:.

Stadium Seating Capacity Santiago Bernabeu 81 044 Real Madrid - Girona 6: 3 59 097 72.92% Camp Nou 99 354 Barcelona - Athletic 2: 0 84 053 84.60% Wanda Metropolitano 67 703 Ramon Sanchez Pisjuan 45 500 Estadio de la Seramika 24,890 Villarreal - Atletico 2: 1 19,385 77.88% Anoeta 32,076 Sociedad - Getafe 1: 2 17,509 54.59% San Mames 53,332 Cornella El Prat 40,500 Mendizorroca 19,840 Ipoorua 7,083 La Rosaleda 30 044 Mestalla 55 000 Valencia - Alaves 3: 1 35 264 64.12% Balaidos 31 800 Celta - Malaga 0: 0 17 230 54.18% Gran Canaria 31 250 Benito Villamarin 54 000 Betis Espanyol 3: 0 31 230 Riazor 34 600 Deportivo - Las Palmas 1: 1 18 942 54.75% Butarke 10 958 Leganes - Sevilla 2: 1 10 037 91.60% Coliseum Alfonso Perez 17 393 Montilivi 13 286 Ciudad de Valencia 26 354 Levante - Eybar 2: 1 16 028 60.82% Total spectators:.

292 747 Average Occupancy:.

68,38% Tour questions:.

Humor of the week:.

Ronaldo sent the whole bag into the gates of Girona.

Thus, Cristiano broke the idyll of Suarez and Messi, who planned to play the Pichichi trophy with each other.

Here are the skeletons in his CryRo cabinet!.

The race for the championship looks like this.

Or rather:.

Blowed? Too old? Phenaldo? Oh well.

Leo approves of.

This was the look of Ter Stegen in the match against Athletic. And indeed in the whole season.

Thank you for a wonderful weekend!.

Who is next?.

Somewhere sad is Jose Mourinho.

Mina says Messi "YES!".

November 2017: Ronaldo says he will win the race of scorers Reaction: Jokes about Paulinho Now: Ronaldo is only three points behind Leo.

And finally.

Ronaldo, Piquet and Ramos became provocative heroes of the festival of caricature dolls in Valencia. Cristiano appeared to the world, showing the middle finger of the Spanish justice, which is a clear hint at a scandal with the non-payment of Portuguese taxes, and Piquet and Ramos are in an embrace (a hint of their various political views).

Standings:.

# 19 MARCH 2018 AND H N P ZAB A DIFFERENCE ABOUT 1 Barcelona 29 23 6 0 74 13 61 75 2 Atletico 29 19 7 3 49 14 35 64 3 Real Madrid 29 18 6 5 73 33 40 60 4 Valencia 29 18 5 6 57 31 26 59 5 Villarreal 29 14 5 10 40 33 7 47 6 Seville 29 14 3 12 37 44 -7 45 7 Girona 29 12 7 10 43 42 1 43 8 Betis 29 13 4 12 49 53 -4 43 9 Getafe 29 10 9 10 35 27 8 39 10 Celta 29 11 6 12 45 42 3 39 11 Eibar 29 11 6 12 36 43 -7 39 12 Leganes 29 10 6 13 25 35 -10 36 13 Athletic 29 8 11 10 29 33 -4 35 14 Espanyol 29 8 11 10 26 37 -11 35 15 Real Sociedad 29 9 6 14 51 52 -1 33 16 Alaves 29 10 1 18 26 45 -19 31 17 Levante 29 5 12 12 25 43 -18 27 18 Las Palmas 29 5 6 18 21 58 -37 21 19 Deportivo 29 4 8 17 26 60 -34 20 20 Malaga 29 3 5 21 16 45 -29 14 Schedule for the next round:.

SPAIN. LA LIGA, 30 TOUR MARCH 31, 2018 14:00 Girona -: - Levante 17:15 Athletic -: - Celta 19:30 Las Palmas -: - Real Madrid 21:45 Sevilla -: - Barcelona 01 APRIL 2018 13:00 Espanyol -: - Alaves 17:15 Leganes -: - Valencia 19:30 Malaga -: - Villarreal 19:30 Eibar -: - Real Sociedad 21:45 Atletico -: - Deportivo 02 APRIL 2018 22:00 Getafe -: - Betis Alexander Puzik , Football. ua Ask the author, as well as express criticism (preferably constructive), you can at the relevant conference of our site.

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