LaLiga 2017/2018, Team of the Week (Matchday 4): Borja Mayoral steps up for Real Madrid

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Joaquin scored an important brace for Real Betis

#9 Rodrigo (Valencia)

After receiving his fair share of criticism across the current LaLiga season, despite it being just the early days of the Marcelino era at Mestalla, Rodrigo answered any doubters in the Valencian derby.

The Spanish striker was key in the build-up to his opening goal, which was an excellent header, and his link-up play and movement into both the channels and in behind were key to the away side's particular game plan on Saturday afternoon.

#10 Joaquin (Real Betis)

Joaquin had to wait 12 years between scoring braces in LaLiga, but it just might have been worth it.

His two goals against Deportivo helped Los Verdiblancos to a brilliant 2-1 win and a much-needed three points, with both finishes showing that he still has the nose required to sniff out the right areas in the opposition penalty areas to arrive in at the right time. The veteran has been a real threat when cutting in from out wide over the last two matchdays.

#11 Borja Mayoral (Real Madrid)

Many would have doubted that Borja Mayoral had the credentials to step up into the Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema-sized void up top for Real Madrid, but the young forward showed that Alvaro Morata might not be missed so dearly.

The 20-year-old striker popped up with an instinctive finish to make it 1-0 on the night against Real Sociedad, before a driving run and cross forced an own goal out of Kevin Rodrigues too.