Draw at Butarque
Rayo Vallecano and Deportivo Alavés drew 1-1 at Butarque on 20 August 2026. Camello put Rayo ahead in the 47th minute and Mariano equalised in the 83rd. The match featured a VAR-annulled goal, Batalla’s injury and an attendance of 4,280. The point splits the teams in Matchday 2.
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Mariano boosts confidence
Mariano Díaz scored Alavés’s equaliser in Leganés on 20 August 2026, adding a second consecutive match with a goal. AS notes it was his first time scoring in two league rounds in Spain. His 83rd-minute strike salvaged a point and extended his strong start to the season.
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Cuti unveiled at the Metropolitano
Cristian ‘Cuti’ Romero was unveiled on 20 August 2026 as Atlético de Madrid’s new signing. The centre‑back, arriving from Tottenham, signed until 2031 and expressed his ambition to “leave his name” at the club. The presentation took place at the Metropolitano with club officials and former players present.
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Abde ruled out for Betis
Manuel Pellegrini left Abde out of Betis’s squad for the season opener due to knee problems, according to the 20 August 2026 call‑up. Pablo García was included despite transfer speculation linking him to Hull. Lo Celso, Aitor Ruibal, Diego Conde and Petit remained absent; Bellerín was named.
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Alfon back in training
Alfon González returned to Sevilla’s group training after two months out injured, AS reported on 20 August 2026. The Albacete‑born winger appears close to full recovery; the coaching staff will decide on his involvement for upcoming fixtures while negotiations around Rubén Vargas continue.
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Barça’s Plan B: Tresoldi
Barcelona continue to prioritise Julián Álvarez but keep Nicolò Tresoldi as an alternative, AS reported on 20 August 2026. Tresoldi, the Belgian league’s top scorer last season, has convinced Hansi Flick and is a realistic Plan B should the Álvarez move not materialise.
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