What has been going on in LALIGA this past week? Here are 10 of the top stories, from Real Betis’ victory in ELGRAN DERBI to Levante UD’s coaching change.
Matchday 14 of this LALIGA EA SPORTS season was a significant one, with FC Barcelona taking over first place in the standings and with Real Betis earning a memorable ELGRAN DERBI win. Those headlines and more are discussed below. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.
Real Betis triumph in ELGRAN DERBI
It was a weekend to remember for Real Betis, who won away at city rivals Sevilla FC’s Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán for the first time since 2018. Goals from Sergi Altimira and Pablo Fornals earned Los Verdiblancos a 2-0 victory in ELGRAN DERBI, one which the club’s fans will savour for a long time.
Pellegrini is staying on at Real Betis
The victory in ELGRAN DERBI was the perfect way for Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini to celebrate his contract renewal. It was announced in midweek that the 72-year-old, the oldest coach in the division, has extended his deal with the club until 2027.
Barça go top of the table
FC Barcelona are the new leaders of LALIGA EA SPORTS. The Catalan side managed to take all three points against Deportivo Alavés, winning that duel 3-1, before they watched Real Madrid drop points on Sunday night, drawing 1-1 against Girona FC.
Three draws in a row for Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s draw with Girona FC was their third in a row in LALIGA EA SPORTS. Having also drawn on the road against Rayo Vallecano and Elche CF, Xabi Alonso’s side haven’t won any league games since November 1st.
Levante UD part ways with Julián Calero
There has been a managerial change in LALIGA EA SPORTS, with Levante UD deciding to part ways with Julián Calero. The decision was taken after the newly promoted club’s 2-0 loss to Athletic Club, which left Los Granotes joint-bottom of the table.
Alberto Moleiro proves his worth
Alberto Moleiro showed exactly why Villarreal CF signed him during the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old scored two brilliant goals from the edge of the penalty box, including a 96th-minute winner, to earn El Submarino Amarillo a 3-2 victory away at Real Sociedad, their fifth league win in a row.
Griezmann is a top-five appearance maker in LALIGA EA SPORTS
Atlético de Madrid kept up their winning run this weekend, defeating Real Oviedo 2-0 at home on Saturday night. Alexander Sørloth scored both goals, but it was also a special night for Antoine Griezmann as he moved into the top five on the all-time list for appearances in LALIGA EA SPORTS, with 544.
Getafe CF overcome Elche CF
It was a successful matchday for Getafe CF, who defeated a tough Elche CF side 1-0 at the Coliseum on Friday night. Mauro Arambarri scored the only goal of the game, a diving header, to earn three points which keep Los Azulones in the race for European qualification.
Muriqi climbs up the Pichichi standings
In the race to win this season’s Pichichi Trophy, Kylian Mbappé is still well out in front on 14 goals, but there is now a tie for second place. Robert Lewandowski and Vedat Muriqi are both on eight goals, after the RCD Mallorca striker netted twice in his side’s 2-2 draw with CA Osasuna in Matchday 14.
The Super Cup teams prepare for midweek action
There is more LALIGA EA SPORTS action coming up in midweek, with the four clubs involved in this year’s Spanish Super Cup playing their Matchday 19 fixtures early and over the next few days. FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid will face off on Tuesday, before Athletic Club and Real Madrid clash on Wednesday.
