The sixteenth LaLiga SmartBank day had eleven protagonists that we detail below. Abdón Prats (Mallorca) stood out, with a Chilean goal in the last breath and Sielva (Ponferradina), who scored again from a direct free kick. A lot of goal in defense. Iván Rodríguez (Ponferradina), Iñaki Sáenz (Logroñés), Álex Muñoz (Tenerife) and Lucena (Sabadell) scored. In addition Bustinza (Leganés) gave a heel assist.
Goalie
Cuéllar (Leganés)
Cuéllar scared away any kind of doubt about himself with a superb performance against Rayo. Against the Vallecanos he completed four stops, two to be highlighted by Pozo and Martín Pascual. Two saving hands that prevented the party's sign from changing and that keep Leganés in the fight for direct promotion.
Defenses
Bustinza (Leganés)
Like Cuéllar, the Leganés captain was excellent against Rayo. Assistance came from his boots so that Arnáiz scored the only goal of the game. And what assistance! Spectacular heel hit to surpass the Rayo defense, which he caught by surprise. On defense he was impeccable, with eight punts, three interceptions and seven of ten won games.
Iñaki Sáenz (Logroñés)
From the captain of Leganés to that of Logroñés. Iñaki Sáenz was one of the most outstanding players in the defeat of La Rioja against Ponferradina. The winger scored a goal (the first of the season) and was even able to score another (before), with a great shot from outside the area that made Caro use himself thoroughly, with a great low hand.
Iván Rodríguez (Ponferradina)
Ponferradina achieved their second consecutive victory thanks, in large part, to a goal from Iván Rodríguez. The winger put the 1-2 final, against Logroñés and with 14 minutes to go, with a beautifully made goal: he receives a ball from Yuri, enters the area, accommodates it on his left leg and with a strong shot he bat for the short stick to Meykher. A great goal.
Álex Muñoz (Tenerife)
He returned to the title against Sabadell, after having been a substitute against Almería and did so to score one of the goals of the year. He picked up a ball in the opposite field and was advancing before taking out a powerful left-footed shot that ended up entering the squad. However, his goal did not serve to score points.
Aleix Coch (Sabadell)
Aleix Coch launched his scoring account of the season at the right moment: to give a victory to a Sabadell in need of points. The side scored the momentary 0-2, after picking up a rebound inside the area. His strike with his left leg was final. The Catalans breathe something after their victory in Tenerife.
Midfielders
Sielva (Ponferradina)
Don't say Messi, say Óscar Sielva. The Olot midfielder saw the door for the third consecutive game and again did so with a spectacular free kick. It seems that the midfielder only understands goals. He has a glove on his right leg and against Logroñés, he opened the scoring in this way. Unstoppable his shot.
Rahmani (Malaga)
Rahmani was very participatory in Málaga's visit to Fuenlabrada. The Frenchman scored the goal that opened the scoring, with a perfect header from Joaquín's pass. Before he could have marked if it was not for Juanma. The central Madrid team cleared on the same goal line. Second goal for the midfielder with the Málaga shirt.
Melamed (Espanyol)
The squad player was once again essential for Espanyol, as he was against Sabadell, on matchday 4, when he scored the winning goal in minute 83. The player from Castelldefels jumped onto the field with the result against and his entry served as revulsive. First to score with an unappealable right hand and then to provoke a penalty that was the momentary 1-2.
Forwards
Sylla (Girona)
Girona won again after two defeats in a row, thanks to a goal from the Senegalese forward. Shot tight to the left post of Raúl Lizoain from outside the area. Fifth goal from the striker from Gent, who will surely benefit from Stuani's return in future matches.
Abdón Prats (Mallorca)
Abdón Prats scored the third goal of the match against Mallorca last day, without knowing that against Almería he was going to dress as a hero. Against the Andalusians he also waited for his chance from the bench and only ten minutes were enough to drive the Mallorcan parish into delirium with a great goal from Chile.