After an intense and exciting first day of LaLiga Santander, where there were several surprises with some unexpected results, we come to day 2, where we will have very interesting matches with the teams looking for victories at the start of the season.
The first surprise came from Sevilla when they failed in their first match against Osasuna and ended up falling with a score of 1-2. Then, another of the big teams that were called to be the main protagonist of this first day, FC Barcelona could not against Rayo Vallecano and ended up signing a 0-0 draw.
Real Madrid had to come from behind in this first matchday against newly promoted Almeria, who managed to score a goal in the 6th minute of the match but could not withstand the onslaught of the current champions during the second half.
Meanwhile, Villarreal, Atlético Madrid, and Betis got off to an excellent start after winning their respective matches 3-0.
Now then, we will have a preview of the best matches on matchday 2 of LaLiga Santander.
LaLiga Matchday 2: Valladolid vs. Sevilla
When: Friday, August 19 at 02:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Valladolid +480 / Sevilla -178 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +295
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One of the matches that will kick off this second day of the Spanish league will be between two teams that did not start on the right foot in their presentation this season, Sevilla will receive Valladolid this Friday, August 19, 2022, at the Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium.
Sevilla starred in one of the big surprises of the first day of LaLiga Santander after losing (1-2) against Osasuna. This has been a hard blow for a team that aspires to fight for the championship against powerful teams such as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid.
Thus, Valladolid’s visit to the Sánchez-Pizjuán is a golden opportunity for los Nervionenses to start an important winning streak to fight at the top of the standings. We should point out that Sevilla was one of the best teams in Europe playing at home last season, where they were only defeated on 1 occasion.
On the other hand, Valladolid didn’t have a return to the first division of LaLiga Santander as they had dreamed, of since, they were crushed at home by Villarreal with a score of 0-3.
In addition to this, Valladolid will not count for this match with Shon Weissman, due to his injury in the match against Villarreal and Monchu, Jawad El Yamiq, Sergio Escudero, and Gonzalo Plata, who are injured, are in doubt.
Valladolid vs. Sevilla Betting Pick: Sevilla
LaLiga Matchday 2: Real Madrid vs. Celta de Vigo
When: Saturday, August 20 at 02:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Real Madrid -131 / Celta de Vigo +310 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +285
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A new date for one of the most important soccer competitions in the world, the Spanish La Liga, begins. The current champions of the local competition, Real Madrid, travel to Vigo to face Celta this Saturday, August 20, 2022.
Real Madrid faces this second date of LaLiga Santander after having achieved a very good and complicated victory against Almeria with a score of 1-2. Lucas Vásquez and David Alaba were the ones in charge of the goals in favor of Real Madrid.
Although Real Madrid was superior at all times to Almeria, they sweated more than expected in the match and, above all, because of the early goal scored by the home team. We must take into consideration that Ancelotti rotated half the team, so, it is expected that in this match against Celta he will put a more powerful lineup.
On the other hand, Celta de Vigo did not start as they would have dreamed their way in this new LaLiga Santander season. After having a practically assured victory with a score of 2-0, Celta got so confident that they ended up tying the match against Espanyol 2-2.
Strikers Iago Aspas and Gonçalo Paciencia scored the goals and will try to offer in front of their fans and against Real Madrid the first victory of the season in LaLiga.
Real Madrid vs. Celta de Vigo Betting Pick: Real Madrid
LaLiga Matchday 2: Atlético Madrid vs. Villarreal
When: Sunday, August 21 at 11:30 am ET
Moneyline odds: Atlético Madrid -112 / Villarreal +310 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +240
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / SKY HD / NBCSN / DAZN
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After intense matches on the first day of LaLiga Santander, we reach this new date and, the best match we will have this weekend will be, without a doubt, Atlético Madrid vs. Villarreal, which will be played this Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the Estadio Civitas Metropolitano, home of Atlético Madrid.
Atlético Madrid rectified their excellent preseason in the first match played in this 2022-23 LaLiga Santander season, with a crushing away win against Getafe, with a score of 3-0. The return of Álvaro Morata to Atlético was spectacular, as the Spanish striker managed to score 2 goals in this new debut.
One of the most important points of this match is that los Colchoneros deployed a spectacular defense and did not allow Getafe to shoot even once at Oblak’s goal.
On the other hand, Villarreal also had a dream start and, they are proving that what they did the last couple of seasons was not a coincidence. They want to be a team that fights to be at the top of the table.
Villarreal also crushed Valladolid in their first away game with a score of 3-0. The scorers in this match were Nicolas Jackson and Alejandro Baena Rodríguez.
Atlético Madrid vs. Villarreal Betting Pick: Atlético Madrid
LaLiga Matchday 2: Real Sociedad vs. FC Barcelona
When: Sunday, August 21 at 02:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Real Sociedad +230 / FC Barcelona +108 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +250
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / SKY HD / NBCSN / DAZN
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After a disappointing start to the season, FC Barcelona will try to get the first victory of this campaign in their next match where they will visit Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena. This game will be this Sunday, August 21, 2022.
FC Barcelona was awful in their first presentation of the season; they could not get past a 0-0 draw at the Spotify Camp Nou against Rayo Vallecano. This match seemed ideal for FC Barcelona as they look to get back to being that dangerous team that terrified Europe.
While Barça has one of the best squads of players in the world, with many high-level additions, they still need to be given time to adapt to the new team and the demands of a young coach. Now they have to face a complicated Real Sociedad, who started with a victory and are in high spirits.
Los Txuri-Urdin can beat any team in LaLiga Santander if they are on their day. Their level of play has been increasing over the last few seasons, in which they have managed to finish in the top 6 in the last 3.
Already regulars in the Europa League, Real Sociedad’s main objective this season is to climb up to the places that grant a direct berth for the next UEFA Champions League.
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