La Liga showcased thrilling matches on Wednesday night, particularly for Sevilla and Espanyol on Matchday 36.

Sevilla delivered a spectacular comeback to secure a 3-2 victory against Villarreal at La Ceramica. Despite falling behind early with Gerard Moreno and Georges Mikautadze putting Villarreal 2-0 ahead within the first 20 minutes, Sevilla fought back valiantly. Goals from Oso and Kike Salas leveled the score by half-time. The decisive moment came in the second half when Akor Adams scored the winner in the 72nd minute, marking his second consecutive match with a crucial goal. This victory propelled Sevilla to 10th place in the La Liga standings, while Villarreal, despite the loss, remains in 3rd position but is now only three points ahead of Atletico Madrid.

In another significant match, Espanyol finally celebrated their first victory of 2026 with a 2-0 win over Athletic Club at the RCDE Stadium. After a goalless first half, the game ignited in the 69th minute when substitute Pere Milla scored, giving Los Pericos the lead. Tension mounted as Athletic Club sought an equalizer, but Kike Garcia sealed the victory with a second goal in the second minute of stoppage time. This win marked a much-needed boost for Espanyol as they aim to turn their season around.