Spanish football was vibrant this past week, marked by stirring matches in LaLiga EA SPORTS and crucial Copa del Rey contests. Below are the top 10 highlights that defined the week, showcasing the ups and downs of key teams in LaLiga.
FC Barcelona Maintains Leading Position
FC Barcelona continues to lead the LaLiga EA SPORTS table, holding a slender one-point advantage over Real Madrid. The team secured a comprehensive 3-0 victory against RCD Mallorca. Goals from Marc Bernal, Lamine Yamal, and Robert Lewandowski contributed to their crucial win.
Real Madrid Continues Winning Streak
Real Madrid remains in close pursuit of the league leaders, achieving their fourth consecutive victory under manager Álvaro Arbeloa. This time, they triumphed 2-0 over Valencia CF, who now find themselves perilously positioned just above the relegation zone.
Athletic Club and Getafe CF End Droughts
- Athletic Club: The team defeated Levante UD 4-2, marking their first league win since early December.
- Getafe CF: Securing a much-needed victory, they prevailed 2-0 against Deportivo Alavés, safely moving up the standings.
CA Osasuna’s Strong Performance
CA Osasuna has shown remarkable form recently, earning 10 points from their last 12. Their latest success came with a 2-1 away win against RC Celta, propelling them to eighth place in the LaLiga EA SPORTS standings.
Atlético de Madrid vs. Real Betis: A Mixed Week
Atlético de Madrid and Real Betis faced each other twice this week. In the Copa del Rey, Atlético prevailed 5-0. However, in their LaLiga encounter, Real Betis managed a narrow 1-0 victory at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Copa del Rey Semifinalists Decided
After an eventful round of Copa del Rey quarterfinals, four away teams advanced to the semifinals. FC Barcelona, Real Sociedad, Athletic Club, and Atlético de Madrid will compete next, with notable matches, including a Basque derby and a clash between Barça and Atlético.
January Player of the Month Announced
Vedat Muriqi of RCD Mallorca has been named the Player of the Month for January. The striker impressive tally of five goals, including a hat-trick against Athletic Club, secured him this accolade.
Coach of the Month: Pellegrino Matarazzo
Real Sociedad’s Pellegrino Matarazzo has been recognized as the Best Coach of January. His tenure began with an undefeated streak, which notably included a victory over the league leaders, FC Barcelona.
Other LaLiga Awards Revealed
- Best U-23 Player: Vitor Reis of Girona FC.
- Best Goal: Gonzalo García of Real Madrid for his outstanding goal against Real Betis.
- Best Save: Joan García of FC Barcelona, recognized for his impressive save in the derby against RCD Espanyol.
This week in LaLiga EA SPORTS showcased thrilling performances, with teams vying for crucial points and accolades. As the season progresses, fans eagerly anticipate what’s next in this captivating league.
