This past week marked a significant chapter in Spanish football, particularly as none of the top four teams in the LaLiga EA SPORTS standings managed to secure a victory. Below are the key results from the weekend and major headlines from the week.
The Madrid Derby Ends in a 1-1 Draw
The standout fixture of Matchday 8 was the Madrid Derby between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid. It was a fiercely contested match that ended in a 1-1 draw. Éder Militão opened the scoring for Real Madrid, but Ángel Correa equalized deep into stoppage time, ensuring both teams remain unbeaten.
FC Barcelona Suffer Their First Defeat of the LaLiga EA SPORTS Season
While FC Barcelona still leads the league table, they are no longer invincible. Hansi Flick’s side started the season with seven consecutive wins, but their perfect record came to an end with a 4-2 defeat away at CA Osasuna on Saturday.
Draws in the Europa League
The league phase of the 2024/25 Europa League kicked off midweek, with both Athletic Club and Real Sociedad earning a point in their opening matches. Athletic Club managed a commendable 1-1 draw against AS Roma, while Real Sociedad secured a similar result in their away game against Nice.
RCD Mallorca Soaring High
The Jagoba Arrasate era at RCD Mallorca is off to a fantastic start. Under the new coach, the team has collected 14 points from eight matches, most recently winning 2-1 away at Real Valladolid on Friday night. This strong performance places them fifth in the standings, sparking dreams of a potential return to European competition among the club’s fans.
Athletic Club Aiming for Champions League Qualification
It’s evident that Athletic Club possesses the quality to compete for Champions League qualification this season. After reaching the Europa League last year, the Basque club is now targeting a top-four finish, currently sitting in fourth place with 10 points from their last four matches.
Getafe CF Secures First Win of the Season
Matchday 8 was crucial for Getafe CF, who finally achieved their first victory of the season. After several competitive performances earlier in the campaign, they secured three points with a 2-0 win over Deportivo Alavés, thanks to a goal from Mauro Arambarri and an own goal from Luis Milla.
Lo Celso Thriving at Real Betis
Giovani Lo Celso has made a remarkable impact since returning to Real Betis. The Argentine midfielder has scored five goals in five matches, with his latest strike being the sole goal in Real Betis’ 1-0 victory over RCD Espanyol.
García Pimienta Signs New Contract
Sevilla FC announced that coach García Pimienta has extended his contract at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán until 2027. Despite joining the club just this summer, the Andalusian side has shown confidence in him by adding an extra year to his contract.
Successful Surgery for Ter Stegen
It was confirmed that FC Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen suffered a complete rupture of the patella tendon in his right knee. He underwent successful surgery on Monday.
Date and Kick-Off Time for El Clásico Confirmed
The date and kick-off time for the first El Clásico of the 2024/25 season have been officially set. Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will renew their historic rivalry at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu at 21:00 CEST on Saturday, October 26th.
