Review of Spanish top flight football: Round 2 - La Liga Special (Part 1)
La Liga resumed its functionalities after being held to ransom by the players’ union. LFE settled their disputes with AFE as it was made sure that clubs will honour their contracts in the future and if they fail to pay the wages of their players, strict action will be taken against them. After the washing out of match day 1, the league resumed its proceedings in the second week.
With http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 and Real Madrid in action, goals galore was always expected. The expectations were raised by the immense outlay in the transfer market by Atletico Madrid and Malaga, who have strengthened their squad and will be looking to challenge Villarreal and Valencia for a top-four spot. For some, results unfolded as expected while others had to suffer heartbreaking start to the season.
Bettor.com summarises La Liga proceedings.
Sporting Gijon 1 Real Sociedad 2
The first match to get underway in La Liga saw Sporting Gijon host Real Sociedad at El Molinon. Philippe Montanier started off with a win in his new journey with Real Sociedad as he guided the San Sebastian outfit to a 2-1 success over Sporting Gijon.
Imanol Agirretxe scored either side of the half time as he put the visitors in front. However, a late charge from Sporting saw Real Sociedad holding on to the lead with their teeth. The 24-year-old striker sent powerful headers into http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Juan-Pablo-c19796’s net to give his side a comfortable lead and their first win of the new season.
Defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alberto-Botía-c4316 inside the box. The referee signalled towards the spot for the reckless actions of the defender. Miguel De Las Cuevas scored from the resulting penalty as the match picked up the speed. Sociedad keeper came under immense pressure as Sporting pounded his goal with shots in quick succession. However, the hosts failed to exert their numerical advantage and had to resign themselves with an opening day defeat in front of their home crowd.
Valencia 4 http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Racing-c40298 Santander 3
In the other fixture of the opening day, Valencia were involved in a heated encounter with Racing Santander. Los Che came from two goals behind to win 4-3 against Racing Santander in a thrilling climax at Mestalla. Spanish striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-Soldado-c31367 came to the rescue of Valencia, as he claimed a hat trick. His second half double salvo bagged all three points.
Hector Cuper led Racing Santander against his former charges and for the majority of the time pinned his old team down. Valencia were left frustrated for the majority of the time after Soldado had given his team the lead in the opening minutes. The striker then turned hero to villain as he headed a Kennedy corner into his own net.
The visitors then took it from there and had http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Adrián-c3701 scored before the hour mark to give the visitors a comfortable two goal cushion.
New signing http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jordi-Alba-c19111 cross from close range.
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