Modrić extends Real Madrid’s lead at the top
(Football news) Real Madrid overcame a resilient Sevilla FC side on Sunday night, winning 1-0 thanks to a late Luka Modrić strike from distance. The Croatian’s goal means Los Blancos sit eight points clear of FC Barcelona and nine ahead of Girona FC, although the latter still have their Matchday 26 fixture against Rayo Vallecano to come on Monday night.
Darwin Machís keeps the relegation battle alive
There was a huge game in the relegation battle on Sunday, as 17th-placed Cádiz CF hosted 18th-placed RC Celta. The visitors went 2-0 up on the scoreboard, but Cádiz CF fought back and Darwin Machís whipped in a superb 100th-minute equaliser to earn a 2-2 draw and completely alter the dynamic at the bottom of the table. That goal means the gap between the two clubs remains three points, rather than six.
Luka Romero scores his first LALIGA EA SPORTS goals
UD Almería earned an impressive 2-2 draw against Atlético de Madrid on Saturday, and Luka Romero scored both of the Andalusian outfit’s goals. Now 19, the winger made his LALIGA EA SPORTS debut for RCD Mallorca when he was just 15 to become the youngest player in the history of the LALIGA EA SPORTS. He has now scored his first goals in Spain’s top division, following his winter transfer to the Power Horse Stadium.
Barça put on a show at the Estadi Olímpic
FC Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Getafe CF in Matchday 26 was their biggest victory since September, with the Catalan side putting Los Azulones to the sword in front of their home fans. Goals from Raphinha, João Félix, Frenkie de Jong and Fermín López made this a comfortable victory for Xavi’s side.
Real Betis climb into the European qualification positions
Real Betis vs Athletic Club was always going to be one of the standout fixtures from Matchday 26 and it finished as a 3-1 win for the home side, with new signing Chimy Ávila opening the scoring with his first goal for Los Verdiblancos. Those three points allowed Real Betis to move ahead of Real Sociedad and into sixth place, which is currently the final European qualification spot.
Gorka Guruzeta extends his Athletic Club contract until 2028
Having become the centre-forward that Athletic Club were missing, Gorka Guruzeta is one of the most important players in Ernesto Valverde’s squad. The 27-year-old has scored 10 goals already this LALIGA EA SPORTS season and has been rewarded with a new contract in LALIGA EA SPORTS, one which will now run until 2028.
Cristhian Mosquera has a new contract at Valencia CF
Another player who earned a new contract this week in LALIGA EA SPORTS was Valencia CF centre-back Cristhian Mosquera. The 19-year-old, who came through the club’s academy, has become a regular for the first team this season and has put pen to paper on a deal that’ll run until 2026.
Toni Kroos returns to the German national team
Toni Kroos announced this week that he will come out of international retirement and play for the German national team again this spring and summer, when Die Mannschaft are the host nation at Euro 2024. The Real Madrid midfielder has made 106 appearances for his country and will add to that over the next few months.
The kick-off times for Easter Weekend are released
The exact dates and kick-off times for all LALIGA EA SPORTS and LALIGA HYPERMOTION games in March have now been confirmed, including those of Easter Weekend. On Easter Sunday, which falls on March 31st this year, there will be a blockbuster game for fans to enjoy, as Real Madrid vs Athletic Club kicks off at 21:00 CET.
The Spanish football community mourns the victims of the Valencia fires
Following a serious fire in Valencia, which claimed several lives, the decision was taken to postpone the fixtures of Valencia CF and Levante UD this past weekend. Meanwhile, every other game that took place included a minute’s silence, as the Spanish football community came together to mourn the victims.
