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Bellingham inspires Real Madrid; Girona entertainers; Celta Vigo centenary: 10 things from this week's LaLiga you must know

What has been going on in LALIGA this past week? Here are 10 of the top stories, from Real Madrid's 100 percent record to the transfers of Samu Omorodion, Dodi Lukébakio, Kieran Tierney and others.


There were many goals, celebrations and transfers in LALIGA EA SPORTS this past week, and the main headlines from Matchday 3 and from the past seven days are outlined in further detail below.


The goals are flying in across LALIGA EA SPORTS

There were goals, goals and more goals in LALIGA EA SPORTS this past week, with several thrilling matches taking place across the past seven days. From last Monday to Sunday, the fixtures in Spanish football's top flight produced 3.60 goals each on average, including thrillers like FC Barcelona's 4-3 away win at Villarreal CF or Athletic Club's 4-2 home victory when Real Betis visited Bilbao.


16-year-old Lamine Yamal is the hero for Barça

FC Barcelona's 4-3 victory over Villarreal CF was a dramatic back-and-forth contest, featuring some of the competition's best players, yet the star of the show and winner of the MVP award was 16-year-old Lamine Yamal. The teenager was sensational, becoming the youngest player to assist a goal in a 21st century LALIGA EA SPORTS game when he set up Gavi's opener, before his shot off the woodwork led to Robert Lewandowski's winning strike.


Bellingham's latest goal sees Real Madrid pull clear at the top

Jude Bellingham kept up his scoring streak when Real Madrid visited RC Celta on Friday night, with the Englishman scoring for the third game in a row to secure a 1-0 away win and three vital points for his side. With that result, Los Blancos are the only team to have reached nine points so far in LALIGA EA SPORTS, so they sit clear at the top of the table.


Samu Omorodion signs with Atleti and goes on loan to Deportivo Alavés

It has been a whirlwind start to the season for Samu Omorodion. The 19-year-old striker impressed so much when he played for Granada CF against Atlético de Madrid in Matchday 1 that the capital city club decided to snap up his rights. Then, the decision was taken to loan the Spanish youth international to Deportivo Alavés for the rest of the 2023/24 campaign so that he can earn experience at the top level.


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Girona FC remain a joy to watch

Girona FC have picked up where they left off last season. Míchel's side remain a joy to watch, and currently sit second in the LALIGA EA SPORTS table with seven points from the opening three rounds. Their most recent triumph was a 2-1 win away at Sevilla FC, with Yangel Herrera and Aleix García scoring the goals from midfield.


Dodi Lukébakio will call the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán home

Sevilla FC have completed the signing of Dodi Lukébakio, a winger who arrives from Hertha Berlin. For the Belgian, the chance to call the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán home was very attractive, as he'd visited in the past with Wolfsburg. "I've played in some crazy atmospheres, but I have to say that I was impressed when I played here," he recalled, after signing his five-year contract.


Real Sociedad land Kieran Tierney

Real Sociedad have strengthened at the left-back position thanks to the acquisition of Kieran Tierney on a season-long loan from Arsenal. The Scotland international brings experience to Imanol Alguacil's squad, and is excited about this opportunity to play in Spain.


The end of the summer transfer window approaches

The clubs of LALIGA EA SPORTS are preparing for the final few days of the summer transfer window, with deadline day coming up on September 1st. Fans will be able to tune in to a special programme, called 'LALIGA. LÍMITE 24 HORAS', which will document the drama of the final few hours live from the LALIGA headquarters.


RC Celta celebrate their centenary

This past week was a special one for RC Celta, as the Galician club celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the institution's foundation on August 23rd. Several events were held across the week to mark this unique occasion.


RCD Mallorca welcome Steve Kerr as a shareholder

There was an exciting development at RCD Mallorca this week as Steve Kerr, the head coach of the Golden State Warriors and USA basketball team, joined RCD Mallorca's project as a shareholder, following a reshaping that took place at the island club. Upon joining the project, Kerr stated: "I'm really looking forward to it, I was in Mallorca last summer to watch a match, supporting the team and becoming a fan. It's a very exciting opportunity."

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