What has been going on in LALIGA this past week? Here are 10 of the top stories, from FC Barcelona’s return to first place to the return of European football.
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CA Osasuna stun Real Madrid
Real Madrid have suffered their first league defeat in the Álvaro Arbeloa era, losing 2-1 away at CA Osasuna through a stoppage-time Raúl García goal. The team from Pamplona have now collected 14 points from their past six matches and are rising up the table.
Barça reclaim top spot in LALIGA EA SPORTS
FC Barcelona were able to capitalise on Real Madrid’s defeat, reclaiming first place in the standings thanks to a comfortable 3-0 win over Levante UD. Marc Bernal set the tone early with a fourth minute goal and Hansi Flick’s side strolled to the three points.
Villarreal CF edge past Valencia CF in a derby
There was a derby in the Valencian Community on Sunday, with Villarreal CF coming out on top against local rivals Valencia CF. Goals from Santi Comesaña and Pape Gueye earned El Submarino Amarillo a 2-1 victory, one which maintains them in third place in the table.
Atleti fight back to defeat RCD Espanyol
Atlético de Madrid’s 4-2 victory over RCD Espanyol was very much a comeback win. They bounced back from back-to-back league defeats and also fought back from an early Jofre Carreras goal, responding well to score four times and take the three points.
Athletic Club are back in the European race
A Gorka Guruzeta brace earned Athletic Club a 2-1 win over Elche CF on Friday night, with that victory making it three on the bounce for the Basques. As such, they’re now back in the European qualification conversation, currently sitting in eighth place.
Sevilla FC finally win away again
By defeating Getafe CF 1-0 at the Coliseum, Sevilla FC fans were finally able to celebrate another victory on the road. Los Rojiblancos hadn’t won an away game in LALIGA EA SPORTS since back in September.
RCD Mallorca are stuck in the relegation zone
By suffering a 2-0 defeat against RC Celta, it’s now three defeats in a row for RCD Mallorca. The islanders remain inside the relegation zone, in 18th position, and desperately need a victory soon.
Late drama in San Sebastián
One of the most entertaining games of the weekend finished in a 3-3 draw, between Real Sociedad and Real Oviedo. It was 2-1 to the away side in the 85th minute, but three very late goals meant it ultimately finished 3-3.
Positive Champions League results for Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid
The first legs of the Champions League playoff round took place this past week. Real Madrid earned a 1-0 win away at Benfica, to take a big step towards the next round. Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid ground out a 3-3 draw away at Club Brugge to set up a good opportunity for the second leg at home.
RC Celta win away at PAOK
In the Europa League, RC Celta took a big step towards the next round by winning the first leg of their playoff tie away at PAOK. Iago Aspas and Williot Swedberg scored the goals in Greece, to take a 2-1 advantage back to Vigo.
