Accustomed to second-tier European clubs, Alexander Sorloth has made a name for himself this season with Villarreal. Even more so since this Sunday, May 19, when the Norwegian giant of the Yellow Submarine simply scored a quadruple against Real Madrid. A performance all the more exceptional as it allowed Marcelino’s gang to overcome a gap of three goals after the break (1-4 to 4-4), all… in three minutes (48th, 52nd, 56th). With 23 units, the former Leipzig player (28 years old) regains the leadership position in the Liga scorers rankings.
Opposite, Real had believed to make the difference thanks in particular to a double from the Turkish nugget Arda Guler (14th, 45th 2). As prestigious as it is, this result will not be enough for Villarreal to secure the European places, while a chance existed thanks to the defeat of Betis Sevilla against Real Sociedad (0-2).
One day before the end of the championship, FC Barcelona enjoyed one last leisure walk on home soil, with a big victory against Rayo Vallecano (3-0). Robert Lewandowski scored the first goal of the match early (3rd) before Pedri scored twice in three minutes (72nd, 75th). This victory ensures second place for Xavi’s gang ahead of neighbors Girona, authoritarian winners in Valencia (1-3).
Already assured of fourth place, Antoine Griezmann and his partners from Atlético de Madrid on the other hand sank for their last at home, swept away 1-4 by Osasuna.