Aubameyang scored a great goal, Deportivo La Coruña settled for a point

Like Racing Santander, Deportivo La Coruña failed to celebrate its return to La Liga after an eight-year absence with a home victory. The 2000 Spanish champion, which dissolved after relegation in 2018 and was still playing in the third division in 2024, led at Riazor against Elche, but ultimately settled for a point after a 1:1 draw in the opening round.

Antonio Hidalgo's team made many changes after promotion, with the main name arriving being Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The 37-year-old striker delivered the goods in his debut, finishing brilliantly with his left foot in the 21st minute, after a great control of a long ball sent to him by the Italian Lorenzo Amatucci. Leo Román, the goalkeeper purchased for 9 million euros from the relegated Mallorca, saved the hosts several times, including a double save in the 58th minute, but in the 76th minute he succumbed to a header by Marc Aguado. Elche salvaged a point in the debut of Argentine coach Martín Anselmi, who wanted to see Roy Revivo in his squad and was forced to improvise in the left-back position.

Spanish League Table 2026/27

Team | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | Points

--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---

1. Alavés | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-0 | 3

2. Espanyol | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-0 | 3

3. Sevilla | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-1 | 3

4. Racing Santander | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-2 | 1

5. Villarreal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-2 | 1

6. Elche | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 1

7. Deportivo La Coruña | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 1

The first round will continue on Wednesday with the meeting between Atlético Madrid and the third promoted team, Málaga. Real Madrid and Barcelona will start playing at the end of the week as part of the second round, and will complete the opening round next Wednesday (Real vs. Real Sociedad) and Thursday (Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao).