What has been going on in LALIGA this past week? Here are 10 of the top stories, from Barça’s Spanish Super Cup triumph to the individual awards for December.
This past week was a big one in the Spanish football season, with the first trophy of the year up for grabs in Saudi Arabia. There were also several other fixtures in LALIGA EA SPORTS and the Copa del Rey, with the main headlines outlined below. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.
FC Barcelona win the Spanish Super Cup
The first piece of silverware of the 2025/26 Spanish football season has been claimed by FC Barcelona. The Catalan club defeated rivals Real Madrid 3-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday night, with Raphinha scoring twice and Robert Lewandowski once. It means Barça retain the title they won last year.
Lamine Yamal is the December Player of the Month
It was announced this week that the December Player of the Month prize in LALIGA EA SPORTS has gone to Lamine Yamal. The teenager helped FC Barcelona win all four of their league matches in December, scoring in important games against Real Betis and Villarreal CF. It’s the second month in a row and third time altogether that Lamine Yamal has won this individual honour.
Manolo González takes the prize for Best Coach
The Best Coach award for December was also announced this past week, with RCD Espanyol’s Manolo González winning it. Los Pericos had an excellent December, winning all of their league matches to rise up the LALIGA EA SPORTS table.
The rest of the LALIGA AWARDS winners for December
The rest of the winners of the ‘LALIGA AWARDS’ for December have also been revealed. The Best U-23 Player was Williot Swedberg of RC Celta, while the Best Goal was scored by Elche CF’s Héctor Fort vs Rayo Vallecano and the Best Save was made by Atlético de Madrid’s Jan Oblak against Girona FC.
Villarreal CF cut the gap to the league leaders
While FC Barcelona and Real Madrid were playing in the Spanish Super Cup, Villarreal CF defeated Deportivo Alavés 3-1 in Matchday 19 to cut the gap at the top of the table. El Submarino Amarillo now trail Barça by eight points, and they still have one game in hand.
Pellegrino Matarazzo secures his first win with Real Sociedad
New Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has tasted victory for the first time since taking over the Basque side’s dugout. After an impressive draw with Atlético de Madrid in his debut, La Real won 2-1 on the road at Getafe CF. It has been a positive start in LALIGA EA SPORTS for the American tactician.
Girona FC and Rayo Vallecano pull away from the relegation zone
There were important matches in the bottom half of the LALIGA EA SPORTS table, with Girona FC overcoming CA Osasuna 1-0 and Rayo Vallecano defeating RCD Mallorca 2-1. Those victories have allowed the Catalan and Madrid clubs to build some breathing space in the relegation battle.
The Copa del Rey Last 16 is set
After Rayo Vallecano defeated Granada CF last midweek, we now know the 16 teams still alive in the 2025/26 Copa del Rey. This round will take place this coming midweek, with interesting ties such as RC Deportivo vs Atlético de Madrid, Real Racing Club vs FC Barcelona or Real Sociedad vs CA Osasuna.
LALIGA players reach the final four of AFCON 2025
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has reached the semi-finals stage, and three of the remaining four teams have LALIGA EA SPORTS players in their squads and performing well. Pape Gueye has been key for Senegal and Akor Adams has impressed for Nigeria, while there are several Spain-based players in the Morocco squad, including tournament top scorer Brahim Díaz, who has five goals.
Umar Sadiq returns to Valencia CF
The January transfer window remains open and certain LALIGA EA SPORTS clubs have made efforts to improve their squads. That includes Valenica CF, who have signed Umar Sadiq from Real Sociedad. He made a positive impact when playing on loan at Mestalla in the second half of last season, and Los Che hope he can help them to avoid relegation once again.
