In La Liga, Barcelona suffers a setback as points are lost without the assistance of Video Assistant Referees in Madrid.
In the third round of La Liga, several exciting matches took place, with some unexpected twists and turns.
Villarreal and Celta de Vigo played out an enthralling draw, with both teams showcasing their resilience. The pitch was in less than ideal condition, but this didn't deter the players from delivering an entertaining spectacle. Renato Veiga, the Portuguese international defender and new signing for Villarreal, was introduced as a substitute in the game.
Villarreal took the lead through Ivorian Nicolas Pepe at the 53rd minute, but Celta de Vigo equalized in the 90+4 through substitute Borja Iglesias. Renato Veiga was brought on by Villarreal in an attempt to secure the three points, but the game ended in a draw.
Elsewhere, Barcelona suffered their first loss in La Liga, drawing 1-1 against Rayo Vallecano. Lamine Yamal scored a penalty for Barcelona at 40' to give them the lead. However, Fran Perez scored from a corner kick for Rayo Vallecano at 67', ensuring a draw for the home team.
Barcelona currently have seven points after three rounds, while Real Madrid, who beat Maiorca 2-1, lead the table with nine points. Athletic Club and Real Madrid have won all their games and have two more points than Barcelona.
Atlético Madrid drew away to Alavés 1-1, remaining winless after three rounds.
On a separate note, Benfica has put pressure on refereeing, stating that they will be "attentive and vigilant" following a series of controversial decisions in their recent matches.
In other news, Andrei Raitu had a shot blocked by Joan Garcia at 12' in a different match, while Sergio Camello's goal for Rayo Vallecano was disallowed for offside at 87'.
Villarreal have seven points from three rounds of La Liga, demonstrating their strong start to the season. As the league progresses, the competition promises to be fierce, with each team determined to secure a spot at the top.
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