Nwakali on Target again to Boost Spanish Club’s Survival Hopes

Nigerian international, Kelechi Nwakali, scored his second goal for struggling Alcorcon to win 3-1 at Lugo and further boost their chances of avoiding relegation.

Nwakali, who is on loan from La Liga side Huesca, followed up on his superb free kick goal last week to score again from the penalty spot in the 80th minute. He was there after booked four minutes later.

Alcorcon are now two points clear of the relegation zone with 38 points from 35 matches.

There are seven rounds of matches still to be played in the Segunda Division.

Meanwhile, time is running out for Atletico Madrid to reboot their La Liga title challenge, even as they still sit top of the table with eight games left to play.

Atletico remain in pole position, one point ahead of Real Madrid and two in front of Barcelona, but their poor form means it is the chasing duo now considered favourites to lift the trophy.

Four wins in Atletico’s last 11 games inspires little confidence they will be able to keep pace with Real and Barca, who have put early-season problems behind them to accelerate down the final straight.

But a victory at home to struggling Eibar today would go some way to reigniting belief.

It would put Atletico five points ahead of Barcelona, trashed Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final last night. Zinedine Zidane’s side are take on Getafe later tonight.