Villarreal is leading LaLiga alongside Real Madrid and Betis
Football action continues to shape the early weeks of La Liga as Villarreal joins Real Madrid and Real Betis at the top of the table. An impressive start has kept the race tight, with each of the contenders showing resilience and a strong competitive spirit. The season’s early fixtures delivered drama, upsets, and margin-thin results that set the tone for what promises to be a tightly fought campaign in Spain’s top flight.
Spanish 0 – Ray 2
Vallecas hosted a tense meeting where Lejeune saw a double yellow and was dismissed early, setting the stage for a challenging afternoon for the home side. While the hosts hoped to stabilize the game, a red card for Sergi Gómez widened the gap. Isi Palazon and Pathe Ciss found the net to seal the victory for their side, leaving the visitors with a decisive win and moments of calm amid the chaos on the pitch.
Sevilla 1 vs Valladolid 1
Sevilla and Valladolid produced a thrilling, controversial, and tense draw at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Goals arrived late, with visitors and locals trading strikes. As the match neared its end, discipline became frayed and two players from Sevilla were sent off while a Valladolid forward faced a stern finish. The final minutes offered a snapshot of a league where every point feels earned and every decision under scrutiny.
Osasuna 2 – Cadiz 0
Osasuna opened the season with an assertive three points, signaling serious intent from the home side. Chimy Avila and Kike Garcia were pivotal, converting penalties and driving the attack. Cadiz could not match the intensity as Osasuna controlled the tempo and preserved the clean sheet, signaling a promising start for the red team.
Majorca 1 vs Betis 2
Betis secured a hard-fought victory on the road, with Borja Iglesias delivering when it mattered most from the penalty spot. Mallorca fought back with Muriqi showing moments of danger, but Verdiblanco held their nerve to claim the win. The result underscored Betis’s capacity to grind out important results away from home early in the season.
Celtic 1 – Real Madrid 4
Real Madrid asserted their authority with a broad win on the road. Benzema converted a penalty, Modric struck from outside the box, and Vinicius plus Valverde contributed to a multi-goal response. Iago Aspas kept the home side’s hopes alive with a finish from a set piece, while Hazard missed another late penalty, leaving the visitors with a reminder of the fine margins that define top-tier football.
Athletic 1 – Valencia 0
A lone strike from Alex Berenguer sealed victory for Athletic at San Mamés. The match featured a competitive duel between two ambitious sides, with Valencia’s attack pressing but ultimately stymied. VAR played a crucial role, disallowing a Williams goal and denying Marcos André in the closing moments, underscoring the ongoing debate about officiating in high-stakes games.
Atlético 0 – Villarreal 2
Yeremy Pino and Gerard Moreno struck in the final 20 minutes to hand Villarreal a win at the Metropolitano. The result left Atlético still seeking consistency, while Villarreal climbed the standings as one of the season’s early frontrunners. The performance demonstrated how late goals can reshape perceptions of a match and the table alike.
Royal Society 1 – Barcelona 4
Lewandowski opened the scoring in San Sebastian with a brace, while Isaac briefly leveled before halftime. In the second half, Dembele, Lewandowski again, and Ansu Fati added to Barcelona’s tally, delivering a convincing victory for Xavi Hernández’s side. The scoreline highlighted Barcelona’s attacking depth and playmaking depth across the frontline, a sign of rising momentum for the campaign.
Elche 1 – Almeria 1
The first half unfolded with intensity as Omer Sadiq and Top combined for goals for each side, and Centelles saw red for a late challenge. The second half witnessed relentless attempts from both teams to find a winner, but the net did not bulge again, leaving supporters with a point apiece and questions about finishing in a closely contested game.
Girona 3 – Getafe 1
Girona celebrated their first win of the season in a match marked by a dynamic performance from Stuani, a strong showing from Domingo Duarte, and a late strike from Taty Castellanos. Enes Unal provided Getafe’s lone reply, symbolizing a competitive but ultimately insufficient effort to alter the result in favor of the azulones.