Another exciting La Liga Santander week 4 wrapped on Monday, here is the Team of the Week based on the highest-scored statistics.
Goalkeeper
Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona)
Charmed his way in the goal post making the most saves this week of 4, 2 successful runs out and a clean sheet against Sevilla, the German international earned his first feature of the team of the week.
Defence
Jules Kounde (Barcelona)
Quite settled on the right-back, the Frenchman made his second consecutive appearance in the La Liga team of the week following his two crucial assists that pierced through his former side [Sevilla] defence as they continue to stay unbeaten.
Joaquin Fernandez (Valladolid)
An arrowhead in defence, the 26-year-old was a great cover to Sergio Asenjo who was very relaxed in the post against UD Almeria as they won on a 1-0 score-line.
Luis Felipe (Betis)
Though conceded twice, Felipe can not be denied of his classic defensive displays – avert Real Madrid’s third goal alongside 5 tackles, 4 clearances and 6 won ground duels.
Toni Lato (Valencia)
Leadership by example, the captain of the side inspired with the perfect touch and finish as the first scorer in their 5-1 victory at home against Getafe along with his 4 key passes and 91% accurate passes.
Midfield
Yunus Musah and Hugo Guillamon (Valencia)
Shared joint assists of 4 along with 6 key passes, no other midfielder comes to mind than the duo this week. Very splendid performances.
Sergi Darder (Espanyol)
Rated underdogs on their trip to Athletic Club, Darder proved critics wrong with satiable displays in midfield that earned his side the maximum points for the first time this season – sighed 6 created opportunities and player of the match.
Attack
Kang-in Lee (Mallorca)
Continue to be his side hero, the South Korean star once again came through with a brilliant assist that squared off with Girona at home and the man of the match honour.
Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo)
Got his first brace of the season against Cadiz CF which tallied to 5 – he join Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski as the top scorer while making his first appearance in the team of the week.
Raphinha (Barcelona)
Previous player of the week, the Brazilian brought such momentum this week – hopped on the score sheet to mark his first goal of the season – earning him the spot as one of the consecutive players this season.
Manager of the week: Barcelona’s Xavi
Player of the week: Celta Vigo’s Iago Aspas
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