Matchday 12 of the LALIGA EA SPORTS season could prove to be a crucial one, at the top and bottom of the table. There were several significant results, with the most eye-catching discussed below.
Rayo Vallecano hold the leaders to a draw
League leaders Real Madrid could only manage a 0-0 draw when they visited Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. That ended a four-match winning run in LALIGA EA SPORTS for Xabi Alonso’s side, while it was the second positive result in a row for Iñigo Pérez’s men after they had come from behind to defeat Lech Poznan 3-2 in the Conference League in midweek.
FC Barcelona close the gap thanks to Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski was the main man for FC Barcelona on Sunday night, as the Catalan outfit defeated RC Celta 4-2 in Vigo. It was a thrilling back-and-forth game, in which FC Barcelona’s No.9 scored three times to clinch the victory. It now means Barça are just three points behind Real Madrid in the standings.
Villarreal CF and Atlético de Madrid remain in the mix
Just behind the top two sit Villarreal CF and Atlético de Madrid, who both won in Matchday 12. El Submarino Amarillo overcame RCD Espanyol 2-0 on the road, while Atleti defeated Levante UD 3-1 in the Spanish capital. It means Villarreal CF are just five points off first place and Atlético de Madrid are just six points behind their city rivals Real Madrid.
Griezmann scores his 200th LALIGA EA SPORTS goal
Antoine Griezmann came off the bench in Atlético de Madrid’s victory over Levante UD to score twice, and the Frenchman has now hit the milestone of 200 goals in LALIGA EA SPORTS. He is just the 11th player to reach that number.
Girona FC move off the bottom of the table
A goal from Viktor Tsygankov earned Girona FC a 1-0 victory over Deportivo Alavés this weekend, a result which moves the Catalan side off the bottom spot in LALIGA EA SPORTS. They’re still inside the relegation zone, but 20th place is now occupied by Real Oviedo, who lost 1-0 at Athletic Club to a spectacular Nico Williams goal.
Muriqi continues to lead RCD Mallorca to safety
RCD Mallorca pulled further away from the relegation zone with a 1-0 win when Getafe CF came to town, and it was Vedat Muriqi who scored once again for the islanders. The centre-forward now has six goals this league campaign, having netted half of all his team’s goals so far this season.
A crucial win for Sevilla FC
It was a weekend of 1-0 victories, with Sevilla FC also winning by that scoreline in their clash with CA Osasuna. The Andalusian outfit desperately need a positive result after losing three straight, and Rubén Vargas delivered from the penalty spot.
Joan García prepares to return from injury
FC Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García has made progress in his recovery from injury and has started working with the group again. He could return from his injury following the November international break, when Barça host Athletic Club.
The Spotify Camp Nou reopens its doors
It was a big week for FC Barcelona, as the club reopened the doors of the Spotify Camp Nou. The stadium has been undergoing extensive renovation works, which are still continuing, but the team is preparing to move back and an open training session was held on Friday. Some 22,000 fans were in attendance, back at their home stadium.
Seven LALIGA EA SPORTS clubs send players to the Spanish national team
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has named his latest squad, for the November World Cup qualifiers, and the majority of players are currently plying their trade in LALIGA EA SPORTS. There are seven Spanish clubs who have players in the squad, namely: Athletic Club, Atlético de Madrid, FC Barcelona, RC Celta, Real Betis, Real Madrid and Real Sociedad.
