It was a largely uneventful weekend for Americans in Spain, with Sergiño Dest being the only player called into action in a disappointing home results for in-flux Barcelona.
Sergiño Dest had mixed fortunes in Barcelona’s El Clásico loss to Real Madrid, while Matt Miazga and Alaves put on an impressive defensive road show to take all the points at Cadiz.
Sergiño Dest continued his fine form in Barcelona’s crucial victory over Yunus Musah and Valencia while Matt Miazga and Alaves had their hearts broken in a last-second loss to Real Betis.
Matthew Hoppe assisted Mallorca’s lone goal in an otherwise dismal loss to giants Real Madrid, while Sergiño Dest put in a solid shift for Barcelona in their disappointing draw at Cádiz.
Matthew Hoppe has moved on to Spain as his former club, Schalke, announced on Tuesday that the American striker completed a transfer to La Liga side Mallorca.
The summer transfer window is winding down, but it appears that Spanish La Liga side Mallorca might have one more move in store as they are reportedly in talks with 2. Bundesliga’s Schalke for the young striker.
Matt Miazga’s first taste of La Liga action was a bitter one in a loss to Yunus Musah and Valencia, while Sergiño Dest and Barcelona’s win over Getafe kept them unbeaten on the season.
