What has been going on in LALIGA this past week? Here are 10 of the top stories, from Lamine Yamal’s historic hat-trick to RCD Mallorca’s coaching change.
It was a busy week in the world of Spanish football, with UEFA fixtures, a fascinating LALIGA EA SPORTS matchday and the latest monthly prizes. The main headlines are discussed below. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.
Lamine Yamal scores his first hat-trick in LALIGA EA SPORTS
FC Barcelona remain top of the table thanks to an impressive 4-1 win at home against Villarreal CF. Lamine Yamal was the star of the show, scoring each of Los Azulgranas’ first three goals. He is the youngest player to score a hat-trick in LALIGA EA SPORTS this century.
Jan Oblak saves Atlético de Madrid
Atlético de Madrid moved into third position thanks to a 1-0 victory away at Real Oviedo. Julián Álvarez scored the winning goal in stoppage time, but Jan Oblak was the other hero for Atleti as he made several incredible saves throughout the game.
Sevilla FC fight back to draw ELGRAN DERBI
Real Betis and Sevilla FC resumed their historic rivalry on Sunday, and the home side went 2-0 up thanks to goals from Antony and Álvaro Fidalgo. However, Sevilla FC fought back, earning a point through goals by Alexis Sánchez and Isaac Romero.
RCD Mallorca move on from Jagoba Arrasate
With RCD Mallorca inside the relegation zone and on a losing run, the club decided to part ways with Jagoba Arrasate this past week. The Argentinian Martín Demichelis has been appointed until the end of the season, looking to reverse what is now a four-game losing streak.
Levante UD give themselves hope
Elsewhere in the relegation battle, Levante UD have given themselves some hope by overcoming Deportivo Alavés 2-0. That victory moved the second-bottom side a little closer to safety, with 17th-placed Elche CF now just five points away.
Largie Ramazani scores again for Valencia CF
Valencia CF earned a 1-0 win over CA Osasuna to give themselves some breathing space in the relegation battle, and it was Largie Ramazani who got on the scoresheet again, converting a second-half penalty. He has now scored in each of his past three LALIGA EA SPORTS games.
A good week for RC Celta
RC Celta certainly enjoyed the past seven days, earning a 1-0 win over PAOK to progress in the Europa League, before winning 2-1 away at Girona FC to strengthen their grip on sixth place and a return to continental competition next season.
Three Spanish teams in the Champions League Last 16
With Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid both progressing through the Champions League playoff round last midweek, they both join FC Barcelona in the Round of 16. There, Barça will take on Newcastle United, Atleti will meet Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid will do battle with Manchester City.
The Europa League and Conference League clubs learn their fate too
We also now know the draws for the Round of 16 in the Europa League and Conference League. In the second-tier UEFA competition, RC Celta will take on Lyon and Real Betis will meet Panathinaikos. In the Conference League, Rayo Vallecano will face off against Samsunspor.
Georges Mikautadze is the Player of the Month for February
The February Player of the Month prize has been awarded in LALIGA EA SPORTS, and it has gone to Villarreal CF striker Georges Mikautadze, who scored three goals and provided one assist in the month. The other monthly prizes were also given out, with Manuel Pellegrini of Real Betis the Best Coach, Víctor Muñoz of CA Osasuna the Best U-23, Odysseas Vlachodimos of Sevilla FC winning the Best Save and Largie Ramazani of Valencia CF claiming the Best Goal.
