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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racing Santander — Elche | 3:2 | 2.56 : 1.08 | deserved |
| Alavés — Villarreal | 1:0 | 0.92 : 1.45 | got lucky |
| Levante — Real Betis | 5:2 | 3.04 : 1.92 | deserved |
| Real Sociedad — Espanyol | 2:1 | 2.92 : 0.93 | deserved |
| Sevilla — Atlético Madrid | 1:3 | 1.08 : 1.48 | even by chances |
| Real Madrid — Málaga | 4:0 | 3.41 : 0.76 | deserved |
| Deportivo La Coruña — Valencia | 3:1 | 1.41 : 1.02 | even by chances |
| Celta Vigo — Athletic Club | 0:2 | 1.20 : 3.13 | deserved |
| Osasuna — Getafe | 1:0 | 1.71 : 1.09 | deserved |
| Barcelona — Rayo Vallecano | 5:2 | 2.96 : 1.07 | deserved |
Real Madrid — 3.41 xG. Opponent: Málaga. Result: a win.
Villarreal: 1.45 xG against the opponent's 0.92. Result: a defeat.