La Liga Round Up: La Real held by Girona as Las Palmas draw on top-flight return
La Liga’s Saturday action kicked off with two 1-1 draws as Real Sociedad were held at home to Girona and Las Palmas secured a point on their return to the top-flight.
La Real will be disappointed not to have started the new campaign with a win as the Basque giants gear up for a return to the Champions League this season.
The home side made a superb start at the Estadio Anoeta, on their return to domestic action this month, as Japanese star Takfeusa Kubo popped up to fire them in front in the opening minutes.
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However, despite enjoying the better chances after the restart, the home team were unable to make it count, and Girona eventually seized their sole chance as Artem Dovbyk headed home their clearest opening to snatch a shock point on the road in San Sebastian.
Las Palmas were forced to survive some early pressure on their comeback to the La Liga stage at the Estadio Gran Canaria before Jonathan Viera stepped up to tuck home from the penalty spot, against the run of play.
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