Gabriel Jesus scores on home debut
Gabriel Jesus came on in the 83rd minute and, little over a minute later, scored the 5-1 that sealed Barcelona’s win over Feyenoord at Spotify Camp Nou. He headed home, struck the crossbar in added time and recovered a defensive ball — a memorable home debut.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
Simeone backs Julián Alvarez
Diego Simeone described Julián Álvarez’s first start as “very good” after Atlético’s 2-1 defeat at Anfield. He praised Alvarez for taking responsibility on the ball from start to finish, while underlining the team must fix defensive details that have led to goals against them.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
Mbappé named Mahou Five-Star player
Kylian Mbappé was named Mahou Five-Star Player for August after appearing in Real Madrid’s three matches that month and scoring four goals. He received the award at the club’s Ciudad Real Madrid complex and expressed his desire to keep helping the team this season.
Source: Real Madrid
Matchday 8 schedule confirmed
LaLiga published the official kick-off times for Matchday 8, to be played between Friday 9 and Monday 12 October. The announcement lists dates and time windows for all ten fixtures and notes that schedules may be subject to change; the release was updated on 10 September.
Source: LALIGA
Odriozola only injured in Real Sociedad squad
Pellegrino Matarazzo has almost the entire Real Sociedad squad available: only Álvaro Odriozola remains sidelined with physical issues. The club has 24 first-team players available, with youth prospect Álex Marchal already working with the senior group, the report states.
Source: AS
Athletic searchs for a centre-forward cover
Gorka Guruzeta’s injury has forced Athletic to consider alternatives at the centre-forward role. Coach Terzic has operated with Iñaki Williams as a striker and relies on Maroan and Djaló as backup options following their recent substitute appearances. The issue looms ahead of the San Mamés clash with Elche.
Source: Mundo Deportivo