What has been going on in LALIGA this past week? Here are 10 of the top stories, from Spanish victories in UEFA competition to Real Madrid’s win in the derby.
The past week was a big one in the world of Spanish football, with all six LALIGA EA SPORTS clubs involved in UEFA competitions progressing to the next round. There were also several important games in Matchday 29, including ELDERBI DE MADRID. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.
Real Madrid win a thrilling ELDERBI DE MADRID
There was a huge game at the Bernabéu on Sunday night between historic rivals Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid, with the home team emerging victorious by a 3-2 scoreline. Ademola Lookman put Atleti ahead, then goals from Fede Valverde and Vinícius turned it around, before Nahuel Molina levelled up the scores again a 2-2. The winning goal was then scored by Vinícius, with Real Madrid holding on despite a late Fede Valverde red card.
FC Barcelona maintain their lead at the top
The gap between first-placed FC Barcelona and second-placed Real Madrid remains at four points as we enter the March international break. That’s because the Catalan side also achieved a victory in Matchday 29, in their case edging past Rayo Vallecano 1-0 thanks to a Ronald Araújo goal and several Joan García saves.
A seven-goal thriller in Vigo
The highest scoring match of the weekend was RC Celta vs Deportivo Alavés, which finished in a 4-3 victory for the away side. It is Quique Sánchez Flores’ first win as coach of the Basques and what’s even more impressive is that Deportivo Alavés fought back from losing 3-0 to win it 4-3.
Villarreal CF move into third
With Atlético de Madrid dropping points in ELDERBI DE MADRID, Villarreal CF have moved back into third place courtesy of their 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad. Marcelino’s charges started the game impressively, scoring three goals before the 25th minute, ultimately seeing off La Real to take the three points.
Elche CF win a huge six-pointer against RCD Mallorca
There was a very important game in the relegation battle, with Elche CF taking on direct relegation rivals RCD Mallorca. Eder Sarabia’s side earned a 2-1 victory, their first win since December and one which moved them out of the bottom three, leaving RCD Mallorca in 18th position instead.
No draws in Matchday 29
All 10 fixtures of Matchday 29 had a winning team. There were no draws in Spain’s top tier this weekend, with Getafe CF, Levante UD, CA Osasuna, Valencia CF and Athletic Club also earning victories, in addition to the teams mentioned above.
All three LALIGA EA SPORTS teams progress in the Champions League
The Champions League Round of 16 second legs were held last week, and all three Spanish clubs progressed to the next round. Real Madrid finished the job against Manchester City, FC Barcelona thrashed Newcastle at the Spotify Camp Nou and Atlético de Madrid won their tie against Tottenham. In the quarter-finals, Real Madrid will face off against Bayern Munich, while Barça and Atleti take each other on.
Real Betis and RC Celta reach the Europa League quarters
There was Spanish success in the Europa League too, with Real Betis thrashing Panathinaikos 4-0 in their second leg to go through and with RC Celta earning an impressive 2-0 victory away at Lyon in their second leg to also progress. They’ll next face Braga and Freiburg, respectively.
Rayo Vallecano’s Conference League adventure continues
It was six from six for Spanish clubs in Europe this past week, as Rayo Vallecano also won a Round of 16 tie, in their case overcoming Samsunspor 3-2 on aggregate in the Conference League. The European adventure continues for the club from Vallecas, with AEK Athens up next.
Ernesto Valverde will leave Athletic Club at the end of the season
It was announced this past week that Ernesto Valverde plans to step aside as first-team coach of Athletic Club at the end of the 2025/26 season. The 62-year-old is currently in his third spell in charge of Los Leones and will reach 500 matches in charge before he departs.
