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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celta Vigo — Málaga | 1:1 | 1.48 : 0.55 | dropped points |
| Real Sociedad — Atlético Madrid | 0:3 | 0.61 : 1.83 | deserved |
| Rayo Vallecano — Espanyol | 2:1 | 1.83 : 1.16 | deserved |
| Alavés — Valencia | 0:1 | 1.31 : 0.84 | even by chances |
| Elche — Real Madrid | 2:3 | 1.05 : 3.46 | deserved |
| Atlético Madrid — Osasuna | 4:0 | 5.14 : 0.72 | deserved |
| Deportivo La Coruña — Sevilla | 0:1 | 0.19 : 0.85 | deserved |
| Barcelona — Racing Santander | 7:2 | 7.48 : 1.38 | deserved |
| Real Betis — Getafe | 1:0 | 2.61 : 0.33 | deserved |
| Málaga — Villarreal | 1:3 | 0.36 : 4.25 | deserved |
Barcelona — 7.48 xG. Opponent: Racing Santander. Result: a win.
Alavés: 1.31 xG against the opponent's 0.84. Result: a defeat.