# Carlos Espí arrives in style, Julián makes a swift exit & Barça hit five: LaLiga Matchday 2 recap

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Podcast: [La Liga Lowdown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/la-liga-lowdown-4150154)
Published: 2026-08-23T23:14:21+00:00
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## Resource

The LaLiga train goes steaming on, as Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Harry Gillies break down eight games from Matchday 2.  The guys discuss José Mourinho’s second debut as manager of Los Blancos , who were saved by their new star man up top.  There was a goal feast in Barça's clash against Elche, with Hansi Flick’s side managing just fine without a recognised striker.  That won’t be good news for Julián Alvarez, who has sacrificed almost everything to try and secure a move to the Catalan club. The boys analyse how Atleti did on the pitch while the transfer saga surrounds the team.  And there were plenty more matches to get through, including a tough opening game for Athletic’s Edin Terzić.  Stay tuned for non-stop LaLiga coverage during a jam packed start to the season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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