It was another action-packed weekend in the Spanish top flight. From Real Madrid and Barcelona both coming from behind to grab important wins to Villarreal losing to Osasuna, It has been an interesting La Liga weekend.
Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad Match Summary
Real Sociedad’s early penalty wasn’t enough to take anything from the Santiago Bernabeu. As Real Madrid win comfortably by a score of 4-1. Oyarzabal’s goal from the spot was the only bright spot as Alguacil’s side were thoroughly outplayed after going ahead. Long-range stunners from Camavinga and Modric overturning the deficit within the first half.
Benzema would also get his goal after netting twice only to have both called back for offside. He placed his penalty past Remiro after a foul on Vinicius inside the area with a quarter-hour remaining. Asensio also turned home Carvajal’s unselfish pass just two minutes after coming on. The win temporarily extends Real Madrid’s lead at the top to eight points while Real Sociedad stay sixth. – ftmob
Other Saturday Results
Osasuna 1-0 Villarreal
Espanyol 2-0 Getafe
Valencia 3-1 Granada
Barça Came From Behind To Beat Elche In Controversial La Liga Match
Match Summary
Barcelona make it 11 games unbeaten with a hard-fought victory over Elche after a late Depay penalty clinched a 2-1 win. The hosts lead at the breakthrough Fidel, but the introduction of Torres at the break really helped Barca and the winger had numerous chances to score before finally scoring the equalizer on the hour mark.
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The visitors then pushed hard in search of a winner and eventually got their reward, when the referee awarded them a penalty following a VAR review after Barragan intentionally blocked Depay’s cross with his arm and Depay converted from the spot.
Other Sunday Results
Cadiz 2-0 Vallecano
Celta Vigo 4-3 Mallorca
Real Betis 1 v 3 Atletico Madrid
Monday Night Football
Athletic Club v Levante
