Only one name on everybody's lips this week, Molina. The Depor keeper has decided to retire from the game, temporarily at least, after being diagnosed with cancer. He was apparently treated for testicular cancer a year ago and thought he was cured, but tests revealed a malignant growth in the abdomen a few days ago. Molina has returned to his home town of Valencia for treatment, but hopes to return to the field of play within a few months. We wish him all the best.

A low scoring weekend, with only 24 goals in the ten games. Even so there were only four clean sheets in two days of surprise results. Leo Franco managed his third clean sheet in a row, helping Mallorca to three straight wins after they lost their opening three games. Quite a turn-around. Argensó presided over Espanyol's first victory of the season (which came too late for manager Juande Ramos), and Etxeberría (Rayo) and Ceballos (Racing) kept out the dangerous strike forces of Celta and Real Madrid respectively. (22.10.02).