Atletico Madrid achieved a decisive 4-0 victory over Osasuna on Wednesday, solidifying their position in third place in La Liga as they prepare for a derby match against Real Madrid this Sunday. Later that day, Barcelona faced promoted team Racing Santander, looking to maintain their perfect start to the season, while Levante hosted Athletic Bilbao.
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Barcelona showcased their offensive prowess in their matchup, dominating Racing Santander from the beginning and achieving a 7-2 victory. Raphinha scored a hat-trick, while Joao Cancelo contributed with two goals, and Lamine Yamal added one, marking yet another high point in Barcelona's strong performance this season.
In contrast, Real Madrid faced a challenging match against Elche, eventually edging out a 3-2 win. Carlos Espí netted a last-minute goal, allowing Real Madrid to catch up to Barcelona at the top of the La Liga standings. José Mourinho expressed dissatisfaction with his team’s inability to maintain a two-goal lead, which they had relinquished before Espí's late intervention.
Real Betis continued their strong run with a narrow 1-0 win over Getafe, thanks to a goal from Abde Ezzalzouli, following a VAR review that confirmed no handball occurred in the buildup. This victory further cements Real Betis's positive start to the season.