Athletic Club Bilbao and recently promoted Getafe opened their respective campaigns with a 0-0 draw in a game where Athletic had more chances, but in which Getafe will point to an error from the referee to not give an early goal after it appeared a Market Bergara header crossed the line.

The game was Getafe coach Jose Bordalas make his top flight debut and his team did enough to hint they will be able to survive in the top flight.

Saturday saw 10-man Atletico Madrid battle back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 away to newly promoted Girona in their first game in the Liga Santander season.

Cristian Stauni celebrated his return to Spain with goals in the 22nd and 25th minute to give Girona a shock 2-0 lead in their first ever top-flight game when Atletico striker, Antoine Griezmann was sent off for two yellow cards.

However, Angel Correa gave Atletico a lifeline in the 74th minute with a powerful shot and with the Primera Liga newcomers getting nervous, Jose Gimenez's header gave Atletico a point with six minutes remaining.

Sevilla and Espanyol also kicked off with a draw as they shared the points 1-1 in the Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium.

Clement Lenglet opened the scoring for Sevilla from close range but Leo Baptistao equalized for Espanyol before halftime with a fine solo goal and Sevilla ended with 10 men following Ever Banega's expulsion on his return to the club.

Maxi Garcia celebrated his debut for Celta Vigo with two goals, but his side still lost 3-2 at home to Real Sociedad, who twice came from behind with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Juanmi, before a Willian Jose penalty ruined Juan Carlos Unzue's first game in the Celta dugout.

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