In the start of the Spanish championships - "Valencia" victory and Soldado's benefit (2 VIDEOS) © EuroFootball.com

On Saturday, the 81st season of the Spanish "Primera" championships started with an impressive goal-filled thriller between the teams of "Valencia" and Santander's "Racing".

Playing in front of their own fans, 'The Bats' defeated their opponents from Cantabria 4-3 after a fierce battle, even though they had a two-goal deficit in the second half.

It is worth mentioning that the home team's striker, Roberto Soldado, scored four goals in this match. However, once the Spaniard scored an own goal.

In another match, the footballers of San Sebastian "Sociedad" won 2-1 against Chichon "Sporting" team, while the match between the league newcomers "Granada" and Seville's "Betis" ended with a narrow 1-0 away victory for the visitors.

Results:

Chichon "Sporting" 1 - 2 San Sebastian "Sociedad"

35' [0 - 1] I. Agirretxe

65' [0 - 2] I. Agirretxe

68' [1 - 2] A.D.L.C. Miguel

67' C. Martinez ("Sociedad") sent off

90' A.R. Lora ("Sporting") sent off

Valencia" 4 - 3 Santander "Racing"

1' [1 - 0] R. Soldado

6' [1 - 1] R. Soldado (own goal)

14' [1 - 2] L. Acosta

56' [1 - 3] A. Gonzalez

57' [2 - 3] A. Rami

88' [3 - 3] R. Soldado

90' [4 - 3] R. Soldado

Granada" 0 - 1 Seville's "Betis"

88' [0 - 1] R.C. Martin