La Liga Table 2016: Thursday’s Week 5 Results and Updated Standings

Valencia finally grabbed their first points of the 2016-17 La Liga season on Thursday, as Daniel Parejo converted a late penalty to give Los Che a 2-1 win over Alaves in Week 5.

The result takes Valencia up to 18th place and might spark a much-needed run after a dreadful start to the season for the fallen giants.

Leganes and Espanyol both grabbed vital 2-1 wins in the battle against relegation, beating Deportivo La Coruna and Osasuna, respectively. Here’s a look at Thursday’s results:

The current La Liga standings:

Recap

Valencia fans had to wait five weeks for their team’s luck to finally turn, as interim manager Voro finally delivered Los Che their first points of the season against Alaves.

As shared by AS English, Valencia got some help from defender Victor Laguardia, who scored an unlikely own goal by heading the ball over his own goalkeeper:

️⚽️ Valencia take the lead but they needed some help! That’s an own goal from Laguardia, who headed over his own goalkeeper unchallenged

— AS English (@English_AS) September 22, 2016

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