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Real Madrid's disappointing start to the season continued as it suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at local rival Getafe despite leading at half-time.
Madrid had won its last seven league meetings against Getafe and appeared set for another triumph when Gonzalo Higuain put it ahead in the 27th minute.
However, Getafe hit back in the second half to stun its star-studded opponent with goals from
Highlights: Getafe v Real Madrid
That completed a forgettable first week to the new campaign for
There were no such worries for Barca, thanks to
Osasuna beat Barcelona 3-2 in last season's corresponding fixture and the Catalan giant looked in danger of suffering another upset when
Striker Nino then had a great chance to double Osasuna's lead in the 70th minute, but he hit the post when clean through and 10 minutes later Barca was ahead and on its way to three points.
Messi, as has often been the case, was the spark behind the comeback, and he drew the teams level in the 75th minute when he stabbed home
Osasuna was aggrieved that goal was allowed to stand after Alexis had appeared to be offside when he received the ball earlier in the move, and the home side's veteran midfielder
Barca quickly made the most of its man advantage as, in the 80th minute, northern summer signing
Sevilla came from behind with 10 men to claim a valuable point from a 1-1 draw in the first Andalusian derby of the season at Granada.
The visitor had goalkeeper
However, Alvaro Negredo headed home a minute before the break to bring Sevilla level and Michel's side defended relatively comfortably in the second half until a late flurry from the host saw
Deportivo La Coruna came from two goals down against Valencia to claim a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Mestalla.
Roberto Soldado had fired Valencia into an early 2-0 lead as he was twice brilliantly set up by Jonas, but Depor halved the deficit when Abel Aguilar bundled home from a corner seven minutes before half-time.
Sofiane Feghouli restored the host's two-goal lead before half-time with another wonderful finish from Dani Parejo's pass.
However, the visitor had much the better of the play after the break and after Aguilar had stroked home his second of the night, Pizzi equalised from the penalty spot as Ricardo Costa saw a second yellow card for barging into Riki.
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