La Liga Matchday 3 preview, August 28-31
The opening rounds of the Spanish La Liga have confirmed concerns about a number of teams. Meanwhile, some squads have surprised significantly and are now under close scrutiny for the entire season. It's not even September yet, and there have already been many significant events in the Spanish championship that will play a crucial role in the upcoming rounds.
Racing vs Elche
One of the most intriguing fixtures of the third round of La Liga is the clash between Racing and Elche. Both teams have set themselves the same task for the season - to maintain their place in the elite of Spanish football. The first two games of the new season have demonstrated the character of each side, but at the same time, defensive difficulties were clearly visible for both teams. Notably, in 2 out of the 3 previous head-to-head encounters in Santander, there was an exchange of goals. A high tempo is expected from this fixture.
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Alaves vs Villarreal
Interestingly, Alaves and Villarreal have not yet faced any setbacks in the current Spanish La Liga campaign. Both teams have transformed at the start of the season and there is a high probability of further progress. Quique Flores and Iñigo Perez are not advocates of defensive football, restricting their players' freedom of action. The Glorious have just stabilized after the integration of Quique Flores' tactical model – the Spanish specialist is considered a master in individual development of his players. Iñigo Perez, in turn, is a master of counter-pressing, and his teams are characterized by remarkable intensity.
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Levante vs Betis
The clash between Levante and Betis is somewhat unpredictable. The fact is that Ciudad de Valencia constantly puts pressure on the visiting side, so a walk in the park for the formidable Seville club should not be expected. However, the current form of the Frogs is not convincing – the Valencians have not scored a single goal in two matches. The situation for the Green-and-Whites is the opposite – no goals conceded. It is assumed that the hosts will try to play compactly in defense, to some extent drying up the game. Moreover, in the three previous personal meetings at Ciudad de Valencia, no more than two goals were recorded.
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Real Sociedad vs Espanyol
The problems of Pellegrino Matarazzo's team, which were evident last season, remain at the start of the current campaign. The lack of coherence in the build-upleads to a large number of positional errors. A whopping five goals conceded in the first two rounds – an unsatisfactory result that will soon raise questions for the American specialist. In turn, Espanyol leaves a positive impression – their performance against Real Madrid alone is noteworthy. Manolo Gonzalez is a master at creating a game plan tailored to a specific opponent.
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Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid
The Nervionenses are one of the main revelations of the current La Liga season. Luis Garcia did a great job in the off-season, and the management demonstrated their ambitions in the transfer market. In the opening rounds, Sevilla defeated some of the most pressing teams from the last championship. This once again emphasizes the readiness of the Red-and-Whites to maintain a high pace, as well as adapt to the strengths of the opponent. Atletico started the season with difficulty – a hard-fought victory over a newcomer and a loss of points against a rebuilding Villarreal (2-2) does not bode well. Diego Simeone needs to add variety to his team's play.
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Real Madrid vs Malaga
Malaga faces another stern test this weekend in the form of a clash with Real Madrid. The Anchovies schedule is a real test of strength. In the meeting with the Mattress Makers, Malaga managed to cause trouble for the formidable opponent. Considering the organizational problems of Real Madrid, the newcomer to the championship has good opportunities to repeat this maneuver. Despite the fact that in the first two rounds, Jose Mourinho's team demonstrated 100% efficiency, there are big questions about the quality of play and balance of the model.
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Deportivo vs Valencia
The Blue-and-Whites and the Oranges are in search of their first victory of the season. Moreover, Carlos Corberan's team has not even scored a goal in the new season. It is not worth expecting unconditional dominance from the guests – the team's coach bets on a slow development of events and prefers justified pragmatism. Meanwhile, Deportivo has the advantage of the home field factor and can boast an amazing degree of motivation at the start of the long-awaited La Liga season. The ambitious transfer campaign carried out by the Blue-and-Whites is already paying dividends and should manifest even stronger over the course of the entire championship.
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Celta vs Athletic
Claudio Hiraldez and Edin Terzic are among the most intriguing and progressive coaches in La Liga. While the former has substantial experience in the Spanish championship and has already built a formidable structural team in Vigo, the latter is yet to establish rapport with the players and implement his ideas. Interestingly, direct confrontations between the teams at Balaidos rarely pleased with a large number of goals – in 5 out of 7 previous cases, no more than two were recorded. Both teams are not known for defensive fanaticism, but at the same time, avoiding gaps in the lines and discipline in the build-up are integral elements.
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Osasuna vs Getafe
Don't expect a spectacular football match between Osasuna and Getafe – Luis Miguel Ramis and Jose Bordalas are adherents of the old school, based on avoiding excessive risk and maintaining maximum density in defense. However, the Reds failed to achieve success in the opening game of the championship – in Pamplona, the team will try to extract the maximum from their defensive efficiency and not yield to the opponent in physical terms. Our editorial team expects a lot of struggle and a minimum of adventurous moves from both sides.
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Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano
The reigning champions of the country continue on their path to defend the championship title. The opening game of the championship turned out to be spectacular for the Blaugranas – Hansi Flick's charges not only dealt with the biting Elche (5-0), but did it in an absolutely dominating style. Barcelona's transfer campaign underlines the intentions of the management – success not only on the national stage, but also in Europe. As for Rayo Vallecano, as expected, challenging times await. Andoni Iraola and Inigo Perez propagated unified tactical ideas, rightly considered highly promising specialists. We do not expect surprises from this fixture.
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Matchday 3 Summary
The third round of the Spanish Primera will be a real test of strength for a number of teams. The confrontation between Malaga and Real Madrid alone is worth mentioning – the Anchovies must prove their worth through exemplary actions in positional defense. Otherwise, the La Liga newcomer can expect a disappointing result. The meeting between Celta and Athletic is a hidden top fixture of the upcoming round. Both teams are known for their proactivity and are sure to please the gathered crowd with bold football. We are closely watching the third round of La Liga and urge caution when choosing bets! https://scores24.live/en/sportbooks-es
FAQ
When will the Matchdat 3 of the Spanish football championship take place?
The matches of the 3rd round of La Liga will take place from August 28 to 31.
Which match will be the highlight of the Matchday 3 of La Liga?
Close attention should be paid to the clash between Sevilla and Atletico Madrid. Both teams have yet to lose in the new season and are already trying to build up a points buffer for the battle for places at the top of the league table.
Who is the top scorer of the Spanish championship ahead of the Matchday 3?
After two rounds, Kylian Mbappe already has three successful strikes – the Frenchman is currently leading the race for top scorer.
