La Liga Lowdown

Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) for a recap of Spain's latest triumph in the UEFA Nations League and a round-up of all the other news making waves in Spain during this elongated international window.

We start with La Roja, who defeated Czechia in Oviedo to maintain their 100% record at the start of this Nations League campaign. Lamine was off the mark quickest once again, netting a golazo inside six minutes. We laud his impressive form, and discuss the rotations made by Luis de La Fuente for this match, which saw debuts for Iván Fresneda and Roberto Fernández. We also look ahead to the return trip to Croatia, which might not be as tough an assignment as it appeared, following their hammering by England on home soil.

In Part 2, we get out teeth into the two sagas that have dominated this parón de selecciones, including Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from the Portuguese camp and Pep Guardiola breaking his silence on the Manchester City verdict: is his legacy tainted by the whole affair?

We end with Rayo Vallecano back at Vallecas, but it not being the positive news it should be. Fans vandalised the directors' box and the club issued a stern comunicado in response. The tension between the fans and the president shows no sign of easing any time soon.
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The England 2-3 Spain thriller, reviewed by Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee)!

In this episode, we break down the key moments, the positives, the team’s overall performance, and what the match tells us about Spain as they head into their next challenge.

We then turn our attention to Croatia and look ahead to what should be another fascinating test for Spain against the evergreen Luka Modrić, who scored in his country’s latest game against the Czech Republic. Can Spain build on what they showed against England and come away with another strong result? Tune in as we break it all down.

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To give a red card or not give a red card, that is the question. Real Madrid were infuriated by the red cards not brandished, but beaten by the one that was, as they fell to a 2-1 defeat against city rivals Atlético Madrid.

Join Ben Sully (@SullyBen) & Nick Bell (@nickbellofbpl) as they discuss the fallout from the Madrid derby and the rest of the action from matchday 7, the last round of LaLiga fixtures for three weeks.

Raphinha continued his incredible form with a perfect hat-trick in an away win against Sevilla, which, in turn, helped Barcelona maintain perfection at the top of the table.

There was late heartbreak for Valencia at Mestalla, a stunning victory for 10-man Elche and another precious win for Villarreal boss Iñigo Pérez.

Dépor, meanwhile, were the only promoted team to take something from matchday seven. Racing’s defensive woes continued in a heavy defeat to Celta Vigo, while Málaga’s goalscoring struggles continued in a narrow loss to Getafe.

Elsewhere, Alavés goalkeeper Antonio Sivera ensured there were no goals at San Mamés, while Ante Budimir netted a milestone strike at El Sadar.

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Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Harry Gillies for their MD5 LaLiga analysis, with reaction from Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) on Valencia’s sacking of Carlos Corberán. The first coaching casualty of the season is joined at the exit door by CEO Ron Gourlay.

The guys discuss the sporting restructure at Mestalla, and the problems still facing the next manager in charge, whoever they may be…

Fully recovered from his fury at VAR decisions, José Mourinho is somewhat happier after a convincing win against Rayo, but the Real Madrid manager admits they are still missing too many chances.

Barça have scored 21 goals in the opening five matches, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha combining to devastate Levante, although Luís Castro’s side nearly pulled off a late comeback.

The Pichichi already has some interesting contenders, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang starring once again for Dépor in a 1-1 draw with Getafe, while Morocco striker Yassir Zabiri looks a real talent for Racing.

Some of the best young managers in the league have struggled at the start of this season. We review what is going wrong for Celta and Claudio Giráldez, and look ahead to Villarreal V Betis, where Iñigo Pérez will be desperate for his first win as manager of the Yellow Submarine.

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All the MD4 drama and talking points unpacked by Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) in our recap pod of the weekend.

Who had it on their cards for Atlético and Real Madrid to both collect their first defeat of the season so early on and on the same weekend? Definitely not us! But aside from those shocking results, we also had plenty of entertainment and goals from other LaLiga sides.

Deportivo A Coruña stunned the Estadio de la Cerámica with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (who else if not?) scoring a later winner against Villarreal, while Alavés slammed five past Osasuna for their best-ever start in LaLiga, now second in the standings with 10 points.

Matt and Román also review Espanyol's late and desperate draw vs Sevilla, Barça annihilating Valencia and Rayo Vallecano finally finding their first win through an inspired Sergio Camello. Catch it all in this recap pod!

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