La Liga Weekend Roundup.

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.

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