What has been going on in LALIGA this past week? Here are 10 of the top stories, from Villarreal CF’s incredible winning run to RC Celta’s victory at the Bernabéu.
It was a busy week of football action in Spain, from the Copa del Rey to LALIGA EA SPORTS. Here comes a summary of the major headlines from those games. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.
FC Barcelona win a goal fest against Real Betis
One of the most incredible games of the season so far was Real Betis vs FC Barcelona this past Saturday, which Barça won 5-3. It was a festival of goals at the Estadio de La Cartuja, with Ferran Torres scoring a hat-trick, to mean he now has 11 goals this league campaign.
Williot Swedberg and RC Celta stun the Bernabéu
Real Madrid returned to the Bernabéu on Sunday night, for their first home game in over a month, but it was far from a happy homecoming. RC Celta won 2-0, with Williot Swedberg scoring two goals in the second half to secure a memorable victory for the Galician side.
There is now a four-point gap between first and second
There were also a few midweek LALIGA EA SPORTS matches this past week, as FC Barcelona defeated Atlético de Madrid and as Real Madrid won away at Athletic Club. Yet, Los Blancos’ defeat over the weekend means that FC Barcelona now hold a four-point advantage in the title race. The Catalan club have 40 points, while their rivals from the capital sit on 36.
Villarreal CF keep on winning
Villarreal CF are very much in the title conversation as well. Marcelino’s side boast 35 points, following a 2-0 win over Getafe CF in Matchday 15. It’s six LALIGA EA SPORTS wins in a row now for El Submarino Amarillo, who are enjoying their best ever start to a league campaign.
Three wins in a row for RCD Espanyol
Another team on a hot streak are RCD Espanyol. Los Pericos defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 to make it three victories in a row, which puts them in fifth place in the table. After battling just to avoid relegation last season, it has been an incredible turnaround for the Catalan club.
Deportivo Alavés win their derby against Real Sociedad
There was a Basque derby in LALIGA EA SPORTS this weekend, one which Deportivo Alavés won 1-0 against Real Sociedad. Lucas Boyé converted from the penalty spot for the only goal of the game, ending a three-match losing run for El Glorioso.
A tough week for Atlético de Madrid
It wasn’t a good week for Diego Simeone and Atlético de Madrid. Los Colchoneros lost 3-1 to FC Barcelona in midweek, before falling to a 1-0 defeat in Bilbao on Saturday night as Álex Berenguer scored the only goal of the game for Athletic Club. Atleti remain in fourth, and will look to bounce back quickly.
A wake-up call for Girona FC
After going three matches undefeated, Girona FC crashed back down to earth with a 3-0 defeat away at Elche CF. The Catalan side remain inside the relegation zone, where they’re joined by Real Oviedo and Levante UD.
17 LALIGA EA SPORTS teams are still alive in the Copa del Rey
There was also Copa del Rey action this past week, with the vast majority of top-flight clubs progressing to the next round. Only RCD Espanyol and Girona FC lost their ties, to Atlético Baleares and Ourense CF, respectively. After Real Oviedo also crashed out in the previous round, this means 17 LALIGA EA SPORTS clubs remain alive entering the Round of 32.
Eric García signs a new contract at FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona announced a new deal for Eric García, one which will run until 2031. The 24-year-old centre-back has been playing excellently this season, becoming a regular starter under Hansi Flick.
