The
weekend back in domestic competition after the international break
traditionally sees more than its fair share of surprises and this
weekend was no different as both FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid saw
their perfect starts to the campaign came to an end.Both sides went into
their games on Saturday night on the back of eight straight wins to
kick off the campaign and looking to equal the best ever start to a
season which was set by Real Madrid in the days when football was still
broadcast in black and white., however, it was not to be.A 0-0 draw in
Pamplona ended Barca's perfect record a week ahead of playing Real
Madrid in the 'Clasico'.Barca struggled to break down a hard-working and
well-organized Osasuna and Cesc Fabrigas failed to take the few chances
which fell their way.The good news for Barca was the return of Carles
Puyol after 7 months out injured,Isuzu Auto Parts while Leo Messi also came on Wholesale Lingerie Sexy Lingerieafter
three weeks sidelined with a muscle problem.Barca coach Tata Martino
complained after the game that the referee had allowed Osasuna to get
away with too many fouls on Neymar, but insisted he was content with the
performance.That result means a win would have taken Atletico Madrid
top, but they lost 1-0 away to Espanyol in a tight and physical game
which was decided by a strange own goal by Atletico goalkeeper,Nike Air Max Thibaut
Courtois, who somehow managed to kick the ball into his own net after
Sergio Garcia had failed to contact with a cross from the left.
Real
Madrid were able to take advantage of those results to close the gap at
the top of the table with a 2-0 home win against Malaga.Malaga keeper
Willy Caballero was the hero of the game, but was stranded as Di Maria's
curling cross evaded everyone to nestle in the corner of the net, while
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty in injury time after Gareth Bale
fell over in the Malaga area.Real Sociedad took a morale boosting win
away to Valencia ahead of their Champions League trip to play Manchester
United.Antoine Griezmann and Ruben Pardo, who scored a stunning shot
put the Basque side 2-0 ahead before Dorlan Pabon netted a 93rd minute
strike to put some canada goose jacket women sheen
on the scoreline for Valencia whose recent run of form comes to an
end.Sunday saw Getafe take their fourth consecutive win as they defeated
Granada 2-0 away from home. Granada have lost 4 from 5 games in front
of their fans and were condemned to defeat by an own goal and a smart
shot from Pedro Leon.
Almeria
are rock bottom of the table after losing 1-0 at home to Rayo
Vallecano, who climb out of the relegation zone thanks to Alejandro
Galvez's second half free kick. Rayo ended with 10 men after Saul was
shown two harsh yellow cards.On a day of away wins, Elche took their
third consecutive triumph with a 2-1 win away to Betis in a game where
all the goals came in the first half.Our store can offer Lululemon Outerwear cheap price,
welcome choose! Manu Del Moral and Fidel scored early goals for the
visitors while Jorge Molina's goal for Betis, which was scored from an
offside position, was not enough to save a point.Valladolid did, save a
point, however, fighting back from 2-0 down to claim a draw at home to
Sevilla. Carlos Baca and new Spain international Alberto Moreno put
Sevilla two goals up on the half hour, but strikes in the last 10
minutes from Manucho and Patrick Ebert earned Valladolid a point to lift
them out of the bottom three.The round of games ends on Monday when
Celta play Levante and Athletic Club entertain Villarreal.
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