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Today’s La Liga News Roundup (October 18)

Barça equals best league start

At La Cartuja Barcelona beat Betis 5-2. Lamine Yamal, Rodrigo, Gabriel Jesus, Eric García and Dani Olmo found the net as Barça completed their ninth win in nine league matches, matching the club’s best-ever start to a LaLiga season.

Source: FC Barcelona

Baena seals it in Cornellà

Atlético won 1-0 at the RCDE Stadium thanks to a late Álex Baena goal. Atleti withstood Espanyol’s pressure to claim three away points; a late Julián Álvarez effort nearly changed the outcome but the hosts could not find an equaliser.

Source: Atlético de Madrid

Mestalla ends goalless

Valencia and Athletic played out a goalless draw at Mestalla, finishing 0-0. Both sides created chances but neither found a breakthrough, leaving the fans with an even but unsatisfying point as each team looks to shift momentum.

Source: LaLiga

Betis: controversy and comeback

Real Betis lost 2-5 to Barcelona in a match marked by controversy. Valentín Gómez and Abde scored for the hosts, but refereeing decisions — including an annulled goal and a sending-off — influenced a game that finished with a convincing Barça victory.

Source: AS

Espanyol still struggling

Espanyol fell 0-1 at home to Atlético and the result underlined ongoing problems in creating and finishing chances. The 1-0 defeat in Cornellà leaves the club needing a response in the coming rounds to arrest their slide.

Source: Mundo Deportivo

Dituro keeps Elche safe

Elche earned a valuable point at La Cerámica in a 0-0 draw, with goalkeeper Dituro producing several key saves to deny Villarreal. His performance was decisive in securing a clean sheet and a point away from home.

Source: AS