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October 1, 2024
This past week was a pivotal one in Spanish football, especially with none of the top four teams in the LALIGA EA SPORTS standings managing to secure a win. Below is a rundown of the weekend’s key results, along with the major headlines from the week.
The highlight of Matchday 8 was the thrilling Madrid Derby between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid. In an intense contest, Real took the lead with a goal from Éder Militão, but Ángel Correa came to Atlético’s rescue, netting a late equalizer deep into stoppage time. The 1-1 draw keeps both Madrid clubs unbeaten so far this season.
While they remain atop the league table, FC Barcelona’s unbeaten run came to an end this weekend. Despite starting the season with seven consecutive victories, Hansi Flick’s side suffered their first setback, losing 4-2 away to CA Osasuna. This defeat means Barcelona no longer hold a perfect record, though they still lead the standings.
The 2024/25 Europa League group stage kicked off midweek, with both Athletic Club and Real Sociedad earning commendable draws away from home. Athletic Club secured a hard-fought 1-1 result against AS Roma, while Real Sociedad matched the same scoreline on their visit to Nice, marking a promising start to their European campaigns.
Under new coach Jagoba Arrasate, RCD Mallorca’s season is off to a flying start. The islanders have gathered 14 points from their first eight games, with their latest triumph coming in a 2-1 win over Real Valladolid on Friday. This strong start has propelled them to fifth place, sparking hopes among fans of a return to European competition.
Athletic Club’s ambitions are clear—they aim to fight for a spot in the Champions League this season. After securing Europa League qualification last year, the Basque club is now targeting a top-four finish and currently sits in fourth place, having collected 10 points from their last four league games.
Matchday 8 was a turning point for Getafe CF, who finally earned their first victory of the season. Despite several strong performances earlier in the campaign, Getafe clinched all three points with a 2-0 win against Deportivo Alavés, thanks to a Mauro Arambarri goal and an own goal from Luis Milla.
Giovani Lo Celso’s return to Real Betis has been nothing short of remarkable. The Argentinian has scored five goals in five appearances for Los Verdiblancos, with his most recent strike being the decisive goal in a 1-0 win over RCD Espanyol. Lo Celso’s form has been a major boost for the Andalusian side.
Sevilla FC announced this week that head coach García Pimienta has signed a contract extension, keeping him at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán until 2027. Despite joining the club only this summer, Sevilla’s management showed their confidence in Pimienta by extending his deal by another year.
In a setback for FC Barcelona, goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen suffered a complete rupture of the patella tendon in his right knee. The German underwent surgery on Monday, which was successfully performed. His recovery will be crucial for Barcelona as the season progresses.
The date and kick-off time for the first ElClásico of the 2024/25 season has been officially confirmed. Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will renew their iconic rivalry at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday, October 26th, with the game scheduled to start at 21:00 CEST.
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