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Oviedo Upset Real Sociedad as Atlético Stall and VAR Calls Mark LaLiga’s Early Weeks

The promoted side’s breakthrough deepens La Real’s early slump, spotlighting pressure on contenders with semi‑automated offside already decisive.

Overview

  • Real Oviedo beat Real Sociedad 1-0 at the Carlos Tartiere, with Leander Dendoncker converting Haissem Hassan’s cutback for the club’s first top-flight win in 24 years.
  • Real Sociedad sit on two points from three matches after conceding again from a flawed defensive transition, raising concern over Sergio Francisco’s early tenure.
  • Atlético de Madrid drew 1-1 at Alavés and remain winless through three league games, a start described as their worst since 2009.
  • Girona lost 0-2 at home to Sevilla for a third straight defeat, leaving them with zero points and a 1-10 goal record at the bottom of the table.
  • Semi‑automated VAR offside annulled an early Kylian Mbappé goal for Real Madrid against Mallorca, highlighting technology’s direct impact on results.