Agonising win at Anoeta
Real Sociedad beat RC Deportivo 3-2 at Anoeta (33,644) in Matchday 8. Jon Martín (29′), Zakharyan (34′) and Guedes (54′) put the hosts 3-0, but Mario Soriano (61′) and Yeremay (69′, penalty) hauled Deportivo back into contention. Lorenzo Amatucci was sent off in the 90th minute, ending a tense finish.
Source: LALIGA
Isco stars in big win
Real Betis beat CA Osasuna 5-2 at La Cartuja (65,484). Isco scored twice — including a penalty (10′) and the fourth goal (67′) — while Ez Abde struck to make it 2-0 (31′). Ante Budimir was involved in both sides of the action (own goal at 48′, then a goal at 51′), Raúl scored for Osasuna (56′) and José Antonio Morante added a late strike.
Source: LALIGA
Drama at El Sardinero ends 2-2
Racing de Santander and Valencia drew 2-2 at El Sardinero (22,633). Dani Raba put Valencia ahead in the 2nd minute, Zabiri levelled for Racing in the 32nd. Iván Martín put the hosts 2-1 shortly after halftime (47′) and David Otorbi equalised for Valencia in the 65th minute, leaving a lively, back-and-forth contest.
Source: LALIGA
Scoreless draw at Martínez Valero
Elche and Celta played out a 0-0 draw at the Martínez Valero in a tightly contested match. The clearest openings fell to Driouech and Neto but neither side converted, so both teams left with a point after a tactically and physically demanding fixture.
Source: AS
Zaid Romero ruled out with thigh issue
Getafe confirmed Zaid Romero suffered a quadriceps pinch in his left leg during the first half at the Camp Nou and was substituted; medical tests are pending to assess the exact extent. coach José Bordalás will need to adjust his defensive options while Romero’s recovery is clarified.
Source: AS
Borja Iglesias available to start
AS reports that Borja Iglesias has returned to full fitness and is available to start for Celta; described as a ‘autumn signing’, the striker is now in contention for selection and provides an important attacking option for the coach in Matchday 8.
Source: AS