Overview
- Real Sociedad clawed back to 2-2 against Espanyol after trailing 0-2 at Anoeta, with Barrenetxea and substitute Orri Óskarsson leveling following Javi Puado’s retaken penalty for the visitors.
- Boca Juniors beat Banfield 2-0 at La Bombonera with goals from Miguel Ángel Merentiel (54') and Edinson Cavani (81') for a second straight win after a 12‑match drought, as coach Miguel Ángel Russo praised Leandro Paredes’ standout display.
- Sporting de Gijón edged Ceuta 1-0 through a fourth-minute strike by Gelabert, preserved by goalkeeper Yáñez’s key saves and Asier Garitano’s late switch to three centre-backs, securing two wins from two.
- Valencia fell in Pamplona after conceding early and losing José Gayà to a 22nd‑minute red card, with coach Carlos Corberán lamenting a poor start and the impact of playing a man down.
- Real Madrid won at Real Oviedo as Xabi Alonso hailed a “spectacular” Carlos Tartiere atmosphere and defended rotation choices, stressing the team’s collective focus over individual roles.