Club football returned following the September international break, making for a thrilling past week in LALIGA EA SPORTS. The main headlines from Matchday 4, and so much 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.
A happy homecoming for Xabi Alonso
Real Madrid remain perfect so far in LALIGA EA SPORTS and sit top of the table with 12 points from 12. In Matchday 4, they won 2-1 on the road at Real Sociedad, thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler, making it a happy homecoming for former La Real player Xabi Alonso.
Atlético de Madrid secure their first win
It had been a very tough start to the new season for Atlético de Madrid, but Los Colchoneros secured their first victory on Saturday as they overcame Villarreal CF 2-0, with Pablo Barrios and Nico González getting on the scoresheet.
Getafe CF climb up to third
One of the best teams so far this season have been Getafe CF, who currently sit third with nine points from four matches. Los Azulones played their first home game of the campaign on Saturday and saw off Real Oviedo 2-0, with Mario Martín and Borja Mayoral scoring the goals.
Deportivo Alavés win in Bilbao for the first time in 20 years
There was a Basque derby this past weekend, as Athletic Club took on Deportivo Alavés at San Mamés, and it was the visitors who claimed the three points, courtesy of an own goal. This was Deportivo Alavés’ first victory away in Bilbao since 2005.
FC Barcelona flex their goalscoring muscle
FC Barcelona have moved back up to second in the table thanks to a 6-0 victory over Valencia CF. Three different players scored braces in the game, namely Fermín López, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski.
Aymeric Laporte is back with Athletic Club
Athletic Club were able to complete the signing of Aymeric Laporte this past week. The 31-year-old centre-back is back in Bilbao, returning to the club where he kickstarted his senior career. Laporte made 222 appearances for the club during his previous stint, and will add to that now.
Nicolas Pépé is the August Player of the Month
The first LALIGA EA SPORTS Player of the Month award of the season has been announced, and it’s Villarreal CF’s Nicolas Pépé who has claimed it. The forward had a great start to the season, scoring twice and providing one assist across his first three outings.
The best coach of August was Xabi Alonso
As for the Best Coach prize for August, this has gone to newcomer Xabi Alonso. In his first month coaching in LALIGA EA SPORTS, the Spaniard won all three of his games to lead Real Madrid to the top of the table.
The rest of August’s LALIGA AWARDS winners
The other August winners of the ‘LALIGA AWARDS’ were also revealed this past week, with Getafe CF’s Adrián Liso named the Best U-23 Player, with FC Barcelona’s Pedri awarded the Best Goal for his strike vs Levante UD and with Barça’s new goalkeeper Joan García claiming the Best Save prize for a parry made against Rayo Vallecano.
The Riyadh Air Metropolitano will host the 2026/27 Champions League final
It was announced this past week that Atlético de Madrid’s home ground, the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, will be the venue for the 2026/27 Champions League final. It’ll be the second time the Madrid club’s new stadium hosts this final, after the 2018/19 edition when Liverpool overcame Tottenham.
