There were 22 goals in just four games in LaLiga on Sunday as Girona, Real Madrid and Barcelona all romped to victory – although Real Madrid’s romping came with a little help from VAR.
At the other end of the table, Almeria may have suffered defeat by Los Blancos, but their two goals in defeat were a sign of the football they can play, and are sure to be back stronger in two years time as second division winners, barring a miraculous comeback.
Girona’s victory gives them their best points haul in the top flight ever, and there are a few others hoping to top personal bests this season.
Alvaro Morata scored in the Monday night game and is now just two goals from his best ever.
Here are 10 things we learned from LaLiga.
Txiki Begiristain was at Girona on Sunday night to watch one of the City Group’s rising stars.
The 19-year-old winger Savinho did not disappoint with two assists in a 5-1 win over Sevilla. He will also have taken note of left-back Miguel Gutierrez, the former Real Madrid youth teamer spends most of game wandering infield and played a sublime pass to help Savinho set up the fifth.
In fact Txiki will have noticed everyone, because Girona were brilliant (again) staying top of La Liga.
Remember the name: Pau Cubarsi.
He was picked on Sunday to play at the heart of Barcelona’s defence just a day short of his 17th birthday, and he was brilliant.
He anticipated with intelligence and he distributed with imagination and precision. His legs gave up on him with 10 minutes left but he looks like a sensational find for Barcelona.
Alvarato Morata’s goal gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win over Granada and sent his team back into the top four.
The Spain striker now has 13 in LaLiga, just two short of his best league tally ever (15 at
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