In the goal battle, Barca won the key battle
The match against Atletico Madrid on Sunday night Beijing time was as exciting as fans expected, and although the Sheets Army opened the record in the game, it still lost to Barca 2-4. Dani Alves was the most notable player in the showdown, contributing not only a goal and an assist during the match, but also receiving a red card in the second half and being sent off. In the end, the Red and Blues withstood the pressure and maintained the victory until the end of the game, and they also returned to the top four of the table after this game.
Asensio helped Real Madrid continue to lead
In the early morning of Monday Beijing time, Granada performed strongly in the away match against Real Madrid, creating a lot of trouble for the home team. But Marco Asensio's brilliant long-range shot helped Real Madrid break the deadlock and score three points. With Sevilla drawing with Osasuna in the early hours of Sunday, the Whites extended their advantage in the standings to six points.
Two La Liga players won the Africa Cup of Nations
Senegal beat Egypt in the early hours of Monday's Beijing time through a penalty shootout to crown the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time. Mamadou Loum from Alaves and Boulaye Dia from Villarreal are both champions of the Tranga Lions, who also made their debut in the final with a brilliant performance.
The relegation situation is becoming more and more intense
Last weekend there were three fantastic relegation zone direct conversations, namely Getafe vs Levante, Elche vs Alaves and Mallorca vs Cadiz. The home team won all three games, while the three away teams remained in the relegation zone.
Aubameyang realizes his La Liga dream
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the fourth player to join Barca in the winter window, arrived at Camp Nou last week and fulfilled his lifelong dream. After playing in the Italian, French, German and English leagues, the 32-year-old is now in his mother's home country. In a sunday night game against Atletico Madrid, Beijing time, he made his debut at the packed Camp Nou.
David Silva returned to Mestalla after 12 years
In Valencia's 0-0 draw against Real Sociedad on Sunday night Beijing time, Mestalla staged a warm scene. David Silva came off the bench in the 73rd minute, his first appearance at the Mestalla Stadium since 2010, when he was a Valencia player. The home fans also gave him a warm applause when he came on.
Valencia new signing Brian Hill has been brilliant
In Valencia's match against Real Sociedad, Bryan Gil was one of the best performers on the pitch. The former Eibar and Sevilla player joined Valencia from Tottenham and created a lot of trouble for the opponent's right side of the defence in this game.
Lucas Perez joined the line of fire and Cadiz looked forward to a successful relegation
Cádiz are confident of escaping the relegation zone behind this fruitful winter transfer window, signing a total of five players in January, including the whistle-pressing signing Lucas Pérez. The striker has played 173 games in La Liga and scored 49 goals before joining the team. Cadiz hopes the experienced striker will help the team complete relegation at the end of the season.
Villarreal on loan at Lo Celso
Giovani Lo Celso is one of the most watched players in the winter transfer window, with Villarreal successfully signing the Argentine on loan from Tottenham. Being able to compete in the Champions League quarter-finals was a key factor in Lo Celso's choice of yellow submarines, a signing that also allowed him to return to La Liga after a year and a half, having previously played for Real Betis.
The Copa del Rey enters its final stages
The 2021/22 Copa del Rey has reached the semi-final stages and four teams will fight for the glory of the title. Vallecano will face Real Betis in the two-legged semi-finals, while Valencia will compete with Athletic Bilbao for another place to advance to the final.