Sevilla got off to a flying start against big spending Malaga, when Alvaro Negredo scored in the second minute and doubled his side's lead after 25 minutes.

Santi Cazorla scored a free kick nine minutes from time to give some emotion to the game, but Sevilla held on to help overcome the disappointment of going out of Europe in midweek and to show Malaga that despite their signings, the club needs time to form a team.

On Saturday night, Granada returned to the Spanish La Liga league after a 35 year absence with a 0-1 defeat against Betis on Saturday night.

A dull game was decided by a late header from Betis striker Ruben Castro, although neither team did anything to suggest they will do anything other than struggle this campaign.

Valencia and Racing Santander produced a seven goal thriller in the Mestalla Stadium with Valencia striker Roberto Soldado scored a hat-trick as Valencia scored two late goals to defeat Racing 4-3.

Soldado scored at both ends in the opening five minutes, putting his side ahead in the first minute of the game, but four minutes later he deflected a corner into his own net to make the score 1-1. Lautaro Acosta and Adrian Gonzalez made it 3-1 for the visitors and Valencia looked to be heading for defeat.

Adil Rami's powerful header gave the home side hope and in a dramatic finish, Soldado scored twice in the last two minutes to give Valencia what had looked like an unlikely win.

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