Real Betis began the new league campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over Elche, who were a man down from the 15th minute. It was a strong statement on opening day, with Betis showing discipline, precision, and a sharp attack that kept Elche on the back foot throughout. The performance set the tone for Betis as they look to climb the table and compete for European spots this season.
In the same breath, Atletico Madrid also opened with a three-goal victory, defeating Getafe on the road and reinforcing their status as title contenders. The momentum carried into subsequent fixtures as they visited Villarreal and Valladolid, continuing to demonstrate attacking intent and solid defensive organization. The start of the campaign suggested a competitive sprint at the top, with several teams ready to seize early advantages and set the pace in La Liga Santander.
Three teams shared the early leadership on points and goals, while a quartet of other clubs—Real Madrid, Osasuna, Real Sociedad, and Valencia—also collected three points as the new season kicked off. The opening results underscored the parity across the league, signaling a season where any slip could be costly and momentum would matter from the very first matchday.
On the scoring front, Atletico Madrid’s Alvaro Morata and Betis’ Juanmi Jimenez, joined by Villarreal’s Alex Baena in the mix, led the La Liga Santander scoring table after day one, each contributing a brace to their team’s tally. The early showings from these forwards highlighted the quality across the league and promised an exciting race for the golden boot as the season progresses.
La Liga Classification (day 1)
- Villareal (3)
- Athletic (3)
- Besiktas (3)
- Real Madrid (3)
- Osasuna (3)
- Royal Society (3)
- Valencia (3)
- Spanish (1)
- Celtic (1)
- athletic (1)
- Barcelona (1)
- Majorca (1)
- Vallecano Beam (1)
- Germany (0)
- Seville (0)
- Girona (0)
- Cadiz (0)
- Valladolid (0)
- Getafe (0)
- Elche (0)