What has been going on in LALIGA this past week? Here are 10 of the top stories, from Martín Demichelis’ first win to Spanish club’s positive results on the continent.
With European action followed by a LALIGA EA SPORTS matchday, this past week was an important one for several Spanish clubs and the main headlines are detailed below. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.
Three-goal victories for the top two
FC Barcelona and Real Madrid both played at home in Matchday 28, and both achieved big victories. The league leaders overcame Sevilla FC 5-2, with Raphinha scoring a hat-trick. As for Real Madrid, they defeated Elche CF 4-1, a scoreline which Arda Güler sealed by converting from his own half.
Elche CF fall into the relegation zone
For the first time this season, Elche CF have dropped into the bottom three. After losing at the Bernabéu, and with results elsewhere going against them, the club from the Valencian Community now sit in 18th position in the LALIGA EA SPORTS table.
Martín Demichelis has his first win with RCD Mallorca
It’s RCD Mallorca who have climbed out of the relegation zone, at Elche CF’s expense. New coach Martín Demichelis oversaw his first victory in charge of the islanders, who defeated the Argentinian’s former club RCD Espanyol 2-1 on Sunday.
Real Oviedo give themselves hope
At the very bottom of the table, Real Oviedo achieved their first victory since January as a David Costas goal earned a 1-0 triumph over Valencia CF. The Asturian side are still bottom, but they’re now just seven points from safety, with 10 rounds to play.
Girona FC enjoy their biggest win of the season
Girona FC have really turned their season around, and they celebrated their largest victory of this LALIGA EA SPORTS season by thrashing Athletic Club 3-0 in Matchday 28. Hugo Rincón set the tone with a goal in the fourth minute, and Los Blanquivermells never looked back.
Atlético de Madrid and Real Sociedad look to build momentum
Ahead of next month’s Copa del Rey final, Atlético de Madrid and Real Sociedad achieved impressive victories against Getafe CF and CA Osasuna, respectively, with both finalists looking to build up some momentum.
Positive first leg results for Spain’s Champions League representatives
The Champions League returned this past midweek, and the two clubs from Madrid won their first legs at home by three-goal margins, with Atlético de Madrid defeating Tottenham 5-2 before Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-0 courtesy of a Fede Valverde hat-trick. As for FC Barcelona, the Catalan outfit earned a 1-1 draw away at Newcastle, and now prepare to play the second leg at home.
All to play for in the Europa League Last 16
In the Europa League, Real Betis lost 1-0 away at Panathinaikos but have kept the tie very much alive ahead of their home leg this coming midweek. Meanwhile, RC Celta earned an impressive 1-1 draw at home to Lyon, the club who topped the table in the league phase.
Rayo Vallecano have one foot in the Conference League quarters
Looking at the Conference League, Rayo Vallecano took a big step towards the quarter-finals by defeating Samsunspor 3-1 on the road. They’ll now welcome the Turkish side to Madrid with a two-goal advantage, as they aim to continue their European adventure.
Joan Laporta is re-elected president of FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona held presidential elections on Sunday, and Joan Laporta won with 68.18% of the vote. As such, he’ll continue as president of the Catalan club.
