Ten things we learned this week in LaLiga EA Sports

What has been going on in LaLiga this past week? Here are 10 of the top stories, from the final matchday of the LaLiga Hypermotion season to Real Madrid’s latest signing.

This past week brought up the final matchday of the LaLiga Hypermotion regular season, and there was a lot to decide in the final fixtures of the campaign. Those storylines are outlined below, along with the rest of the week’s Spanish football news.

Elche CF win promotion to LaLiga EA Sports

On the final day of the LaLiga Hypermotion regular season, there was still one automatic promotion place up for grabs. And, it was secured by Elche CF, who thrashed RC Deportivo 4-0 on the road to make it back to LaLiga EA Sports after a two-year absence.

Levante UD go up as LaLiga Hypermotion champions

Levante UD had already secured their promotion back to LaLiga EA Sports, and they’ll return to Spain’s top flight as champions after clinching first place with a 1-0 victory over SD Eibar. This is the third time in their history that the club from Valencia has won Spain’s second division.

The LaLiga Hypermotion playoffs are set

There is still one more promotion position to be decided, and four teams will compete for it in the LaLiga Hypermotion playoffs. CD Mirandés, Real Oviedo, Real Racing de Santander and UD Almería have finished between third and sixth, and will battle it out over the coming weeks for that final spot in LaLiga EA Sports.

Lamine Yamal commits to FC Barcelona until 2031

Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has signed a contract extension at FC Barcelona, committing to the Catalan club until 2031. Given how impressive he has been for Barça already in his young career, this is great news for the club.

Trent Alexander-Arnold joins Real Madrid

Real Madrid completed an important signing this past week, acquiring Trent Alexander-Arnold as a free agent. The Englishman became one of the best right-backs in the world at Liverpool, and is now ready to take on a new challenge in his career at the Bernabéu.

Real Sociedad present Sergio Francisco as their new coach

Following the departure of Imanol Alguacil, Real Sociedad have already appointed his successor. Sergio Francisco is taking over the Reale Arena dugout, and the 46-year-old was presented by the Basque club this past week.

Eduardo Coudet is staying at Deportivo Alavés

After taking over at Deportivo Alavés midway through last season and steering the Basque club to survival, Eduardo Coudet is staying on with Los Blanquiazules. The Argentinian and the club announced a new contract this past week, one that’ll run until 2026.

Mikel Jauregizar signs a new deal at 2031

There was a contract renewal at Athletic Club, where Mikel Jauregizar has committed to the Basque team until 2031. He also has a new shirt number, having inherited the No 18 shirt from Óscar de Marcos.

Several LaLiga stars attend the Spanish Grand Prix

The Formula 1 season stopped off in Spain this past week, and several LaLiga stars attended the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, including Athletic Club’s Nico Williams, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and FC Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, with the latter even waving the chequered flag on the last lap.

LaLiga EA Sports players get ready for the Nations League

The Uefa Nations League final four is coming up, and there are several LaLiga EA Sports players involved. That’s especially true in the Spanish national team squad, with 18 of the 26 players currently representing Spain-based clubs. Athletic Club, Atlético de Madrid, FC Barcelona, RC Celta, Real Betis, Real Madrid, Real Sociedad and Villarreal CF all have players in the squad.