La Liga Results 2016: Scores, Odds, Updated Table After Saturday Week 36 Matches

Antoine Griezmann kept Atletico Madrid’s La Liga title bid alive by scoring the only goal in the win over Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

The France international started on the bench, but with his team struggling, he entered the pitch in the second half and scored after less than a minute on the pitch.

Gareth Bale saved Real Madrid’s title chances with a timely header to beat Real Sociedad, and Barcelona will take on Real Betis later on Saturday. Here’s a look at the results so far:

The latest La Liga standings:

The current title odds, courtesy of Oddschecker.com:

Recap

Atletico manager Diego Simeone fielded a number of backups and rested a host of regular starters, including Griezmann, with an eye on the upcoming UEFA Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

Sid Lowe shared the teamsheet at half-time, noting the revised Atletico was in dire need of some changes:

This is Atlético team today. Got to expect changes in second half, and pretty early. pic.twitter.com/QqGolFZher

— Sid Lowe (@sidlowe) April 30, 2016

The hosts did little to trouble their neighbours during the first half, as a lack of creativity plagued the Rojiblancos. The …

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