Robert Lewandowski Barcelona scored again by beating Sevilla 3-0 in La Liga on Saturday, while Real Madrid took four out of four wins with a win over Real Betis. Barcelona started well with Ramon Sanchez PizzaJuan refuses to roast when Marc-Andre Ivan Rakitic and Yusuf N-Nesiri struck in the second round before spectators could play.
Rafinha headed for the rebound after Lewandowski’s shot was deflected off the line, but it wasn’t long before the Polish star himself was on the scoresheet.
Lewandowski controlled a Jules Conde flying pass to the chest and overtook Bono for his fifth league goal in four games.
Eric Garcia took advantage of Barcelona’s third goal five minutes after half-time when a Rafinha cross was aimed at Conde’s goal, which was sold by Sevilla in the summer for € 50m ($ 49.8m). .
“It was a very good game overall, we dominated and also had the chance to score more,” Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez told Movistar.
“We are going through a good phase. A 3-0 win at Sevilla is a good sign.
Barcelona, home to Viktoria Plzen, are two points behind Real Madrid in Wednesday’s first round of Champions League group matches, but Sevilla are only one point so far.
“The situation we are in is a bit difficult,” said Sevilla midfielder Rakitic.
“I apologize for the results, but also for the trust and patience. We have full confidence in our coach (Julene Lopetegui).
vinicius Madrid took an early lead at the Santiago Bernabeu for the current third game, but Sergio Canals quickly equalized with a goal against his former team.
Rodrigo scored his first goal of the season in Carlo Ancelotti’s side’s 2-1 win, putting an end to Betis’ perfect start.
“He is a special striker because he can play in any position. He is very fast and very smart off the ball, “said Ancelotti of Rodrigo, who is now in his fourth season with Real.
“The training is over and he is now a full-fledged Real Madrid player.”
The next stop for the European champions is Celtic’s trip to the Champions League.
“Tuesday will be the most important match of the first part of the season. We will face a team that is having a great race and it will be very difficult, “said Ancelotti.
– Return to the Bernabeu.
Playing at home for the first time this season as renovations continue on their iconic ground, Madrid have survived a lucky Nabil Fakiro. They have been seen cheating in the area.
There were no penalties or revisions for the incident, but Fakir sustained a hamstring injury and had to be replaced.
Real Madrid got punched right away when Vinicius headed David Alaba’s ball. Ki from above, Betis defender Ruby Silva scored the first goal.
Betis, who started the season with wins over Elche, Mallorca and Osasuna, came back when borja Iglesias pitched Canales to guide him through the legs of Thibaut Courtois,
Vinicius should have immediately put Real ahead back, darting on Rodrigo’s cross. Silva then made a miraculous save to beat Aurelian Tchoumeni.
Karim Benzema Tilted then failed to convert from close range moments after the interval, the Frenchman eventually denied a decisive touch from Silva.
Betis goalkeeper gets his hands on a powerful shot Luka Modric But Rodrigo got the last laugh when he escaped Valverde’s pass at home in the 65th minute.
Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 at Real Sociedad when Nigerian forward Omar Sadiq made his debut with the hosts.
Alvaro Morata was sent off for a corner in the 5th minute, but Sadiq equalized in the second half after coming in from Almería.
The 25-year-old has joined Sociedad to replace Swedish striker Alexander Isaacs, who was signed by Newcastle last week for £ 58m ($ 68m).
More on Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblaky was recently sent off with a leg injury.
“I hope it is minor and that the doctors will let us know in the next few days,” said Atlético manager Diego Simeone, whose team will play the Champions League next week at home against Porto. .
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Mallorca and Girona drew 1-1 in the opening match.
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