La Liga standings.. Real Madrid in the lead despite falling to Espanyol

La Liga standings.. Real Madrid in the lead despite falling to Espanyol

Real Madrid retained the top spot in the Spanish League, despite losing to its host Espanyol, by two goals to one.

In the confrontation that brought them together on Sunday evening, at the “Power 8” stadium, as part of the eighth round of the League competitions for the current season 2021-2022.

Raul de Tomas scored the lead for Espanyol in the 17th minute of the match.

Then Alex Vidal added the second goal for the home team and the public in the 61st minute of the match.

While French star Karim Benzema scored Real Madrid’s only goal in the 71st minute of the match, raising his score to 9 goals.

In addition to 7 assists during his participation in 8 matches in the Spanish League this season.

With this result, Real Madrid’s balance froze at 17 points, which continued them at the top of the Spanish league table, with a goal difference only.

Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad have the same score, while Espanyol raised its score to 9 points in twelfth place.

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Atlético Madrid had won a thrilling victory over its guest Barcelona, ​​with two goals without return, on Saturday evening, at the “Wanda Metropolitano” stadium.

Real Sociedad drew 1-1 with its host Getafe.

Seville is fourth in the Spanish league standings with 14 points, after losing to Granada with a goal.

And he has a game postponed with Barcelona, ​​​​which is a difference in goals from the fifth-placed Osasuna team.

Rayo Vallecano is in sixth place with 13 points.

With a goal difference from Athletic Bilbao, seventh, while Barcelona is in eighth place with 12 points, and has a game in hand with Seville.

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