Real Madrid claimed a derby victory over Atlético de Madrid at Civitas Metropolitano with a 1-2 result. The first half showcased strength from Brazil’s Rodrygo Goes and Uruguay’s Fede Valverde, setting a confident tone for La Liga Santander. Barcelona also showed form with a convincing run, scoring three against Elche to regain trust and steady their pace in the league.
Real Betis rallied to beat Girona 2-1 at Benito Villamarín, confirming their resilience by winning four straight matches. With this result, Madrid extended their lead in the table and maintained a two-point gap over the azulgranas, while Betis sat three points behind.
Osasuna faced a setback at their fortress, the Sadar, suffering their first defeat of the season against Getafe at home, 0-2. The loss paused Osasuna’s momentum after a second consecutive win. Nevertheless, the Navarre team remains high in the table, sitting fifth, one point behind Villarreal and equal to Seville in a European-focused duel. The early part of the season kept two teams from fully finding their rhythm. In the fight for positions, Valladolid and Cádiz posted varying results, while Elche occupied the bottom spots.
Valladolid 0 – 1 Cadiz
Alvaro Negredo delivered three crucial points for Cádiz on Friday. Sergio Asenjo misjudged a long cross, allowing Negredo to reach the Blanquivioletas’ area and set up a pivotal moment. The opportunity was capitalized by Ledesma at the break after a well-timed cross from Zaldúa that neither the home defense nor the goalkeeper could foil.
Majorca 1 – 0 Almeria
Majorca, under coach Javier Aguirre, secured their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Almeria at Son Moix. Pablo Maffeo provided the decisive moment with a goal, and his timely clearance off the goal line late in the match helped preserve the shutout.
Barcelona 3 – 0 Elche
After more than two years away from the top, Barcelona returned to a commanding position with a 3-0 win over Elche. Robert Lewandowski starred with two goals, showcasing his clinical finishing. The dismissal of Gonzalo Verdú for Elche a quarter of an hour into the match amplified Barcelona’s dominance as they moved smoothly toward the result.
Valencia 3 – 0 Celtic
Valencia moved clear in front thanks to an early effort from Samu Castillejo, followed by strikes from Marcos André and Almeida. The match turned on its head after Celtic saw a red card just before halftime, leaving the visitors to chase the game and crumble under pressure in the second period as Valencia pressed forward with counterattacks.
Athletic 3 – 2 Rayo Vallecano
The Williams brothers, Iñaki and Nico, joined forces to propel Athletic Club back toward Champions League contention with a 3-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano at San Mamés. The match marked a spirited family display after international duty with Ghana and Spain, as Athletic earned a late, decisive win.
Osasuna 0 – 2 Getafe
Getafe left Sadar with three points after a disciplined away performance. Chimy Ávila was sent off at halftime, and Osasuna could not rebound, suffering their first defeat of the campaign on home soil. The result tempered the sense of momentum and signaled a tighter race in the midtable.
Osasuna’s lineup remained intact, signaling a continued belief that they could extend their unbeaten run abroad, while Almería watched from the stands, hoping for a return of the form that had kept them competitive in recent weeks.
Villarreal 1 – 1 Sevilla
At the Ciutat de València, Villarreal and Sevilla settled for a draw, each side guaranteeing tough competition and balanced play. Sevilla showed their attacking intent, yet Villarreal maintained control of possession and created chances, leaving the game with a deserved share of the spoils.
Betis 2 – 1 Girona
Borja Iglesias, named to the national squad this week, celebrated a double by guiding Betis to victory. Girona began with an early lead and impressive pressure, but Betis found answers and converted twice to secure the win as the match wore on.
Real Sociedad 2 – 1 Espanyol
Enes Unal opened the scoring from a free kick, with Carlos Alena contributing to Real Sociedad’s breakthrough. The win offered Real Sociedad a boost as they chase a stronger season after a rough start, stepping out of the shadow of last year’s slow start.
Atletico Madrid 1 – 2 Real Madrid
With the derby under the bright lights, Real Madrid snapped a spell of quiet play and delivered a spirited performance. Although Atlético rested some players due to concerns over a Vinicius celebration, Madrid produced a standout display. Rodrygo and Valverde led the charge and seemed ready to answer any doubt about their form. The match underscored Madrid’s growing confidence as the season began to unfold, while Atlético faced questions about consistency and identity early in the campaign.