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Argentine's two goals in their 5-0 Champions League win at BATE Borisov moves him joint-second with the Barcelona legend Laszlo Kubala.
Following the club's near-extinction, coach Unai Emery and the management have resurrected Valencia's place in Europe.
Issues off the field may have taken some focus away from today's match against BATE.
Ahead of the game at Getafe, Betis had a chance to extend their 100 per cent record at the top with a fifth successive win.
The stranglehold of the top two teams has yet to take grip in the points standings but it should be a minor aberration.
Something is seriously amiss for Villarreal, regular top-four finishers and Champions League performers, given their poor defensive record this season.
The Manchester United manager has bolstered his defensive depth and put his faith in youth in the shape Chris Smalling and Phil Jones.
Two of Primera Liga's Champions League entrants - Villarreal and Valencia - have modest targets.
The Chelsea striker's comments about his teammates being too "slow" are being scrutinised by his club management, which could scare away quotes-happy Spanish players from the media.
Criticised by the Atletico coach, the usually affable Uruguay striker will be hoping for a warm welcome at Inter.
How can La Liga claim to have the world's best league when so many issues exist?
Udinese have a stake in over 100 players, and Granada provide a high-level environment to try those. The fans are not complaining from the parent-feeder relationship.
Owen Hargreaves, the former great hope at United, has crossed Manchester with a 'chip on his shoulder'.
Recent el clasicos were dominated by fighting between the sides. Andy Mitten wonders if the Spanish players can put their differences aside for national cause.
Malaga's spending has created much envy in Spain, so Sevilla enjoyed reasserting their authority with a 2-1 victory.
