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October 1, 2024
What has happened during the last week in LA LIGA? These ten stories cover everything from the Europa League first round to the Madrid Derby draw.
Spanish football had a historic week last week, mainly because none of the top four teams in the LA LIGA EA SPORTS standings could win. The primary outcomes from the previous weekend are covered in the sections below, along with the remaining significant stories from the last week.
Matchday 8’s most anticipated clash, the Madrid Derby between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid, ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Éder Militão gave Real Madrid the lead, but Atlético’s Ángel Correa struck deep into stoppage time to secure a dramatic equalizer, leaving both teams unbeaten in the league.
FC Barcelona’s perfect start to the 2024/25 LALIGA EA SPORTS campaign has ended. Despite winning their first seven matches and holding the top spot in the table, Barça were handed a 4-2 defeat by CA Osasuna on Saturday, marking their first season loss. They remain league leaders, but their unbeaten streak is over.
The 2024/25 Europa League group stage kicked off midweek. Athletic Club and Real Sociedad earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw away from home. Athletic Club secured their point at AS Roma, while Real Sociedad matched Nice in their away fixture.
RCD Mallorca is flourishing under new coach Jagoba Arrasate. With 14 points from eight matches, including a 2-1 win over Real Valladolid on Friday, the team now sits fifth. Fans are beginning to dream of a potential return to European competition.
Athletic Club have set their sights on Champions League football this season. After qualifying for the Europa League last year, the Basque side is pushing for a top-four finish. They’ve earned 10 points in fourth place from their last four matches, proving they are serious contenders for a Champions League spot.
Matchday 8 brought a crucial breakthrough for Getafe CF as they claimed their first victory. Despite solid performances in previous games, they finally won 2-0 to earn all three points. Over Deportivo Alavés, courtesy of a Mauro Arambarri strike and a Luis Milla own goal.
Giovani Lo Celso has been on fire since rejoining Real Betis. The Argentine midfielder has scored five goals in five matches, with his latest effort securing a 1-0 victory against RCD Espanyol, further cementing his impact for Los Verdes Blancos.
Sevilla FC confirmed this past week that coach García Pimienta has extended his contract at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán until 2027. Although he only arrived at the club this summer, Sevilla have demonstrated their confidence in him by adding an extra year to his current deal.
FC Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen underwent successful surgery last Monday after suffering a complete rupture of the patella tendon in his right knee. The German shot-stopper is now on the road to recovery following the procedure. Though his absence will be felt, Barça is confident in their squad’s depth to fill the void during rehabilitation. The timeline for his return is still uncertain, but the club will monitor his progress closely.
The highly anticipated first El Clásico of the 2024/25 season has been scheduled. FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will play each other at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday, October 26th, with the match kicking off at 21:00 CEST. This clash will not only reignite the historic rivalry, but it will also be a pivotal moment in the title race, with both teams looking to gain an edge early in the season. Fans everywhere are anticipating what looks to be an exciting encounter.
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