To complete the merry-go-round, Cúper's old club Mallorca were the only one of the bottom three to get a result, strangely after being forced to change their manager. The trainers federation, who issue licences in Spain, finally ruled that Mario Gomez's qualifications were not sufficient to train in the country and he had to resign. Gomez had trained 3 years in Argentina, but the first eighteen months were as assistant manager. The decision caused great controversy, especially as the issue was raised as long ago as June, and the federation waited until now to give their ruling. Oviedo's ex manager Fernando Vázquez took over this week, and he led his side to a good 3-0 victory over newly promoted Numancia. Stankovic scored as early as the second minute, again from the penalty spot, after Muñiz was ruled to have fouled Carlos. Carlos himself scored the second after a counter-attack in the 20th minute, dribbling round keeper Nuñez, and Diego Tristán added the third nine minutes later. Numancia had a chance to pull one back in the second half after yet another penalty was given for a foul by Olaizola on Nagore, but Argentinian international keeper German Burgos saved Ruben's poorly hit shot.

Goalkeepers ruled the day at Sevilla where Valencia and Juanmi kept clean sheets in the 0-0 draw between Sevilla and Zaragoza. The midweek international matches took their toll on the sides, with Otero missing for Sevilla and Milosevic looking tired for Zaragoza after playing 3 matches in a week for Yugoslavia. Sevilla are still looking for thier first win since being promoted, whereas Zaragoza move to mid-table where they will probably stay for most of this season. Zaragoza's Nordin Wooter, who was left out of the squad a few weeks ago, is close to signing for Watford of the English premier league.