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Today’s La Liga News Roundup (September 18)

Gueye leads Villarreal comeback

Villarreal claimed a 3-1 win at La Rosaleda on 17 Sep 2026 to register their first victory of the season. Málaga opened with Dotor (11′); Alfonso Moleiro equalised before half-time and Pape Alassane Gueye struck twice (46′ and 85′ pen) to complete the comeback.

Source: AS

Abde gives Betis the win

Real Betis beat Getafe 1-0 at La Cartuja on 17 Sep 2026 courtesy of Abde’s 44th-minute goal, according to the official match summary. The strike gave the Verdiblancos a third consecutive home victory and kept them unbeaten at home in the opening rounds.

Source: LALIGA

Roundup: Real Madrid last‑minute goals

LaLiga on 17 Sep 2026 published a video compiling ‘Real Madrid’s best last‑minute goals’, a concise selection of decisive strikes in added time. The package highlights several late finishes that changed results and underlines the team’s knack for deciding matches in the final moments.

Source: LALIGA

Derby to test new Metropolitano pitch

Atlético introduced a new pitch at the Metropolitano days before the Osasuna match; AS reported on 17 Sep 2026 that the turf was ‘stitched’ three days prior and passed its first test. The international break should allow maintenance work to consolidate the playing surface before the derby with Real Madrid.

Source: AS

Levante–Athletic rescheduled for Oct 21

AS reported on 17 Sep 2026 that the match suspended at the Ciutat due to heavy rain has been rescheduled for 21 October at 20:00. Levante and Athletic reached the arrangement with LaLiga’s approval; Levante says it will request a review of suspension protocols after the cancellation occurred with the stands already full.

Source: AS

Aguirre progresses in Valencia talks

AS reported on 17 Sep 2026 that Javier Aguirre has passed an initial round of talks to become a candidate for the Valencia coaching position. In initial discussions Aguirre expressed willingness and requested a few days to assess the project; the club will continue negotiations and a decision may be reached in the coming days.

Source: AS