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Today’s La Liga News Roundup (October 4)

Bellingham shines

On October 3 Jude Bellingham produced a standout performance: in England’s 7-0 win over Croatia he scored and provided three assists, the club report notes. The Real Madrid midfielder played the full match and underlined his influence for the national team during the international break.

Source: Real Madrid

Barça halts activities

On October 3 the club announced a temporary suspension of all activities at its facilities from 20:00 on Saturday until 14:00 on Sunday because of heavy-rain risk. The statement says the women’s match has been asked to be delayed and that final approval will follow authorities’ safety checks.

Source: FC Barcelona

Seventeen Atlético players called up

Atlético published its international agenda: 17 players were called up by their national teams, including Álex Baena, Grimaldo, Marc Pubill, Jonathan David and Kang In. The club summary reviews individual contributions during the break — Jonathan David scored for Canada and Kang In completed his national team outing.

Source: Atlético de Madrid

Matarazzo: focus on players during break

Pellegrino Matarazzo said the coaching staff used the international break to work with several players on specific ideas. The report also notes Real Sociedad lost nine players to national-team call-ups — including Mikel Oyarzabal, Take Kubo and Orri Óskarsson — during the period.

Source: AS

Freeman and Akhomach step up

AS highlights that Alex Freeman and Ilias Akhomach — summer market protagonists — have established themselves on the pitch for Villarreal. Both attracted offers in the transfer window; Akhomach turned down alternatives and Freeman also received bids, yet both are now regular contributors in the yellow side’s line-up.

Source: AS

Deossa, Betis’ useful option

AS describes Nelson Deossa’s rapid turnaround at Betis: once linked with a summer exit, he has become a regular bench option. The Colombian has been used in five of eight matches and his versatility — from forward to attacking midfield — gives him a chance to fight for more minutes when LaLiga resumes.

Source: AS

Roberto’s clause rises

Espanyol celebrated Roberto’s Spain debut on October 3, and AS notes that his agreed release clause rises from €25m to €30m after the senior debut. The striker’s clause adjustment follows a strong start — six goals in seven league matches — as stipulated in his transfer agreement.

Source: AS