FC Barcelona reaffirmed its first-place standing in the Spanish football league today with a 1-0 victory over Celta de Vigo during matchday 33 at the Spotify Camp Nou.

Star player Lamine Yamal secured the three points for the Catalans by converting a penalty kick in the 40th minute. However, Yamal suffered an injury and was forced to leave the pitch during first-half stoppage time (45+3), replaced by Rony Bardghji. Portuguese defender Joao Cancelo also faced a setback in the 22nd minute and was substituted by Alejandro Balde.

With this win, Barcelona increased its total to 82 points at the top of the table, maintaining a nine-point advantage over second-place Real Madrid. Celta de Vigo remains in seventh place with 44 points.

In other action, Elche defeated Atlético de Madrid 3-2, successfully climbing out of the relegation zone by capitalizing on key moments and defensive lapses from the "Colchonero" side. A brace by Portuguese forward André Silva in the 33rd and 75th minutes—the first coming from the penalty spot—alongside a goal by Austrian defender David Affengruber (18'), secured the victory for the squad led by Eder Sarabia. For the capital-based club, currently sitting fourth in the championship, Argentine Nicolás González found the back of the net twice (10' and 34').

In the final match of the day, sixth-place Getafe defeated eighth-place Real Sociedad, courtesy of an own goal by Jon Gorrotxategi in the 29th minute.