The score and the xG side by side. Where they disagree, someone rode their luck or wasted chances — and that is exactly how the season-long gap builds up.
| Match | Score | xG | Who deserved it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayo Vallecano — Alavés | 1:1 | 0.57 : 2.22 | dropped points |
| Athletic Club — Sevilla | 1:3 | 1.46 : 0.97 | even by chances |
| Espanyol — Real Madrid | 1:2 | 1.02 : 2.56 | deserved |
| Atlético Madrid — Villarreal | 2:2 | 0.74 : 3.54 | dropped points |
| Getafe — Racing Santander | 1:0 | 0.98 : 1.17 | even by chances |
| Elche — Barcelona | 0:5 | 1.18 : 4.25 | deserved |
| Osasuna — Levante | 0:0 | 0.89 : 1.27 | even by chances |
| Málaga — Deportivo La Coruña | 1:1 | 1.36 : 1.13 | even by chances |
| Valencia — Real Betis | 0:1 | 1.29 : 0.96 | even by chances |
| Real Madrid — Real Sociedad | 4:1 | 3.31 : 0.46 | deserved |
| Celta Vigo — Osasuna | 1:2 | 0.11 : 1.90 | deserved |
| Barcelona — Athletic Club | 2:0 | 3.92 : 0.22 | deserved |
Barcelona — 4.25 xG. Opponent: Elche. Result: a win.
Villarreal: 3.54 xG against the opponent's 0.74. Result: a draw.