La Liga
Four matches from the Spanish top flight this weekend produced contrasting fortunes for the sides involved. Espanyol were the standout performers, dismantling Levante 3-0 in a commanding display that will turn heads early in the season. The margin of victory suggests Espanyol were thoroughly dominant, and it is the kind of result that immediately signals ambition from a side many will be watching closely as the campaign develops.
The other La Liga fixture produced a share of the spoils, with Racing Santander and Villarreal drawing 2-2. For Villarreal, a point dropped in a 2-2 draw away from home will be a frustrating result. A 2-2 away draw instead of three points will sting, and it raises early questions about their consistency. For Racing Santander, however, holding Villarreal to a draw represents an encouraging sign of their competitive intent at this level.