Continental Clashes: EPL and La Liga Deliver Thrills on Saturday!

⚽ Continental Clashes: EPL and La Liga Deliver Thrills on Saturday!

​What a day of football! December 13th, 2025, served up a delicious platter of top-flight action from both the Premier League and La Liga, featuring crucial wins for title challengers and hard-fought battles across the board.

​Here’s a look at the biggest talking points, results, and what they mean for the tables in England and Spain.

Premier League: Wins for the Top Four

​The English top flight delivered four engaging matches, with the teams at the summit all securing vital points.

​Liverpool 2-0 Brighton: Reds Back on Track

​A much-needed victory for Liverpool at Anfield saw them defeat a tricky Brighton side. The goal-scoring duties were handled by Hugo Ekitike, who grabbed a brace. Crucially, substitute Mohamed Salah made his return, providing an assist for Ekitike's second goal, lifting the Reds back into the top six and ending a recent run of patchy form.

​Chelsea 2-0 Everton: Palmer's Return to Form

​Chelsea ended their four-game winless streak in the league with a solid 2-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer was back on the scoresheet, netting his first Premier League goal since September. Malo Gusto also got on the board, securing the three points that see Enzo Maresca's side climb into the top four.

​Burnley 2-3 Fulham: A Thrilling Five-Goal Battle

​In a rollercoaster match at Turf Moor, Fulham edged out Burnley in a five-goal thriller. The result is a big boost for the Cottagers as they look to pull away from the relegation zone, while the hosts will feel disappointed not to have taken anything from a high-scoring home fixture.

​Arsenal 2-1 Wolves: Leaders Grind It Out

​The current Premier League leaders, Arsenal, had to dig deep to defeat a brave Wolverhampton Wanderers side. Despite being bottom of the table, Wolves put in a gritty performance. It took a couple of unfortunate own goals—both stemming from dangerous deliveries by Bukayo Saka—for the Gunners to secure the 2-1 win and maintain their position at the top of the league.

La Liga: Barça Extends Lead, Atleti Pushes

​In Spain, the title race saw a significant shift as Barcelona capitalized on their rivals' woes, while Atlético Madrid continued their consistent form.

​Atlético Madrid 2-1 Valencia: Griezmann the Game-Changer

​Atlético Madrid secured a hard-fought win against Valencia. In a tight contest, it was a familiar face off the bench who made the difference: Antoine Griezmann scored after coming on, confirming the victory for Diego Simeone's men.

​RCD Mallorca 3-1 Elche CF: Home Comforts

​Mallorca delivered a convincing performance at home to secure a 3-1 win over Elche. The victory gives them some breathing room in the middle of the La Liga table.

​FC Barcelona 2-0 CA Osasuna: Raphinha's Double Delight

​Barcelona extended their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points following a 2-0 win over Osasuna at Camp Nou. Raphinha was the star of the show, breaking the deadlock and scoring a decisive brace in the second half. The result also piled on the pressure for rival Real Madrid's beleaguered coach, Xabi Alonso, whose team plays on Sunday.

​Getafe CF vs. RCD Espanyol: To Be Played

​The final match of the day in La Liga is yet to kick off, with Getafe hosting Espanyol in a late-night clash.

Looking Ahead

​Sunday promises more fireworks! In La Liga, all eyes will be on Real Madrid's trip to Alavés—a must-win for Xabi Alonso to relieve some serious pressure.

​We'll be back tomorrow with a full round-up of all the Sunday action, including the Real Madrid match and the rest of the Premier League fixtures!

​What was your favourite match of the day? Let me know, or would you like to check the full league standings after today's results?