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La Liga Round-Up: From The Home Of The World Champions

by Anustup Sikdar
August 31, 2010 11:35 am
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Finally La Liga is on – up and running. The last weekend of August saw the commencement of one of the world’s most awaited football leagues. After a hectic week with a lot of Champions League qualifiers, action finally shifted to the good old league matches. Defending Champions Barcelona got off to a flying start with 3-0 away win over Racing Santander while their title rivals, Real Madrid, had a stuttering opening and had to settle for a goal-less draw against Mallorca.

Spanish La Liga Round-1 Results:

  • Racing Santander 0-3 FC Barcelona
  • Mallorca 0-0 Real Madrid
  • Osasuna 0-0 Almeria
  • Deportivo La Coruna 0-0 Real Zaragoza
  • Real Sociedad 1-0 Villareal
  • Espanyol 3-1 Getafe
  • Levante 1-4 Sevilla
  • Malaga 1-3 Valencia
  • Hercules 0-1 Athletic Bilbao

El ‘Sorrow’dinero

Well, the champions played like real champions. Even without their talismanic captain (Carles Puyol picked up a knock), victory wasn’t too difficult. Lionel Messi did what he does best. Scored as early as in the 3rd minute with a delightful chip and the best thing is that he did it with his weaker right foot. Andres Iniesta scored with a volley from quite a distance after a very average clearance from the Cantabria keeper Tono. Iniesta met the ball first time and lobbed it over the stranded keeper’s head. A goal of such a high quality that even Pep Guardiola applauded. Moments later, the Blaugrana custodian Victor Valdes stopped a penalty in spectacular fashion. The one-handed effort was nothing short of fabulous. The former Valencia hitman, David Villa, too opened his account from an Alves cross which he headed in the goal with ease.

Barcelona players celebrate a goal against Racing Santander during their Spanish first division soccer match at the Sardinero Stadium in Santander August 29, 2010. REUTERS/Vincent West (SPAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER)
The Champions starts off on a winning note

 

High flying JMO off to a pedestrian start

Mallorca pulled out a resolute display to stop Jose Mourinho’s men from snatching full three points. With a star-studded squad, a goalless draw isn’t exactly the result fans hope for. Ronaldo, Di Maria, Higuain tried their best to break the Mallorca defense, but to no effect. Keeper Aouate gave Mallorca a life line by a fine save off the Argentine striker. Real tried their best by going all out. Benzema, Ozil & Khedira were sent out to give the Los Blancos a much needed breakthrough. In the end Mallorca ‘earned’ one point and Real ‘dropped’ two. The catching-up game has already begun.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho gestures during their Spanish first division match against Real Mallorca at the Iberostar stadium in Palma de Mallorca August 29, 2010. REUTERS/Albert Gea (SPAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER)                                                        Not a “special one” to begin with

 

Looking forward to a promising season

After crashing out of Champions League, Sevilla displayed some good football to run away with a 4-1 victory from their away date with Levante. The home team’s Suarez Ruben put them ahead from the penalty spot. Another dismal result looked to be awaiting the Rojiblancos, but they pulled back in style. Abdoulay Konko brought Sevilla on level terms within a minute and former Real Madrid frontman, Alvaro Negredo put the visitors ahead in the 28th minute. Konko scored his second of the night in the 62nd minute and Sevilla were up and running with 3 points from Cuitat de Valencia. Dirnei Renato scored the fifth of the day and the fourth for his team to seal the victory. A fine victory for a team which suffered pre-mature European ouster only a few days back.


Being Los Che without Villa and Silva

Even without the two of their biggest stars, the Taronges were off to a flying start away at La Rosaleda. Young and promising Spanish striker Aritz Aduris opened his account for his new club by giving them the lead early in the first half. Malaga too held strong and Sebastian Fernandez pulled one back for the home team. Finally it was the seasoned Los Che winger Joaquin who sealed his club’s victory with a second half brace. This isn’t the first time that the former Betis’ man rescued his club. He did it earlier and here he does it again. Unai Emery’s men have a lot to prove, the most important being that they are still a decent team even without their biggest stars.

Valencia's Joaquin Sanchez (C) celebrates in front of his teammates after scoring against Malaga during their Spanish First Division soccer match at La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga August 28, 2010. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER)
Valencia: All is well

The Yellow Submarine drowned

After having a forgettable season in 2009-10, El Madrigal seems to have lost their way. For a team comprising of players like Joan Capdevilla, Marcos Senna, Santi Cazorla, Marchena, Rossi and other bright stars the result hasn’t been pleasing for quite some time now. The bad run of form continues as they lose to Real Sociedad, away from home at Anoeta. Xabier Prieto scored for the Txuri-urdin to give them a slender lead over the Yellow Submarines.

 

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  1. Jayant says:
    13 years ago

    I wonder why no mention of table toppers Atleti? I’m tipping them to have a good season this time around. The defense was shaky at times (we’ve come to expect that from Atleti) but looked much better than previous seasons.
    Madrid had a decent game given they will take time to adjust to JoMo’s style and the fact that the ONO Estadi (or as it has recently been renamed Iberostar Stadium) is one of the toughest places to travel to along with San Mames. I thought Khedira had a great game and Ozil added spark when he came on. If only Higuain realises that there are 10 other guys on the pitch…
    Finally, the ‘real’ Real is back!! Real Sociedad is finally back where they belong!!

  2. Soccerfan says:
    13 years ago

    Nice to know that this time you guys are covering la liga as well along with epl… gr8 job guys!!!

    BTW Atletico Madrid off to a 4-0 win with Forlan scoring a brace…watch out for them this season… in my opinion they are a preetty balanced outfit…

  3. Conquistando Adsense says:
    12 years ago

    Excelente nota. Lo que dices sirvió de mucho, adios!

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