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La Liga Table 2018 Week 7: Updated Standings Following Friday's Results

Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol kickstarted Week 7 of the La Liga season with a gripping 2-2 draw on Friday.

The point sees Rayo move up one place in the standings to 17th, while Espanyol ascend past Sevilla into fifth, continuing their encouraging start to the 2018-19 season.

Later this weekend all the focus will be on the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night, as Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in a crucial derby encounter. Elsewhere, after their loss against Leganes in midweek Barcelona will be out to bounce back against Athletic Bilbao.

Here's a recap of the action from Vallecas on Friday night and a preview of what's to come this weekend.