Barcelona carried their recent momentum forward while the mood at the club shifted from wary to confident. The team rattled off a sequence of strong results, including a standout performance where a player netted two goals in quick succession. Earlier in the week, he had piled on three goals within seven minutes to silence Villarreal, and he replicated the feat against Athletic Club by striking three more goals in ten minutes. The path to Europe remained tight, with the Champions League still in view and the dream of overcoming Bayern Munich while hoping Inter Milan slipped up still alive in the minds of fans.
Throughout the league, Barcelona boasted a stout defensive record with Ter Stegen notching clean sheets while a healthy goals tally pushed the club toward the title. The pressure on Real Madrid intensified as Barcelona pressed to force mistakes, while the squad aimed to protect key players from injuries. The atmosphere inside the stadium was bolstered by a dazzling display from Ousmane Dembélé. The young winger, who delivered the first goal and assisted three others, left the field in tears after injuring fears threatened a World Cup appearance in Qatar.
LaLiga’s classification after the 11th day is like this.
drawing
Whites retain their lead thanks to a 3-1 victory over Sevilla. The Andalusian side clung to a three-point cushion at the summit, fighting hard to avoid slipping down the table as emotions ran high after the match.
Rayo Vallecano 5 – Cadiz 1
In the day’s opener, the home side started strong with Iza Carcelén sparking the attack and Isi Palazón pushing the tempo before halftime. The squad extended the advantage before the break, with Alvaro García contributing a couple of goals, Lejeune and Camel adding to the tally, and Balliu scoring a late goal for Cadiz, who finished with nine men after Rubén Alcaraz saw red. In the final stages, Rayo would also see Randy Nteka sent off.
Valladolid 1 vs Real Sociedad 0
Team Pacheta found breathing room in the standings by claiming two wins in a row, lifting them into the middle of the table. Sergio León delivered the decisive strike for Valladolid, while Real Sociedad had chances that were ultimately nullified by an offside decision. With this result, Imanol’s side dropped to fourth, overtaken by Atlético Madrid.
Valencia 1 – Majorca 2
Valencia staged a comeback at Mestalla where Kavani fired the home side ahead, only for Muriqi to flip the script with a late rebound. Kang-in Lee produced a superb strike to seal the points for Majorca, a goal that would not be celebrated by the former Valencia player, who offered a post-match public apology to the fans.
Real Madrid 3 – Sevilla 1
A hard-fought win for the league leaders. Modrić found his level after the break, and Lucas Vázquez nudged Madrid back in front late on as the counterattack intensified. Valverde added a powerful long-range strike, consolidating the advantage and extending Real Madrid’s position at the summit.
Espanyol 2 – Elche 2
The RCDE Stadium saw a tense draw as Elche’s growing form tested the hosts. Peter Milla pushed Almirón’s men ahead, Palms and Braithwaite responded to swing the balance, and Verdu levelled late to earn a share of the spoils for both sides.
Betis 1 – Atlético Madrid 2
Griezmann again proved pivotal in a battle for Europa League spots. The French forward opened with a stunning Olympic goal and added another by beating the keeper low to the left. Fekir replied with a long-range free-kick, but Betis could not overturn the deficit, leaving Atlético continuing their push for continental football.
Girona 1 – Osasuna 1
Osasuna faced a setback when Abde picked up an injury, yet Kike Barja struck to put the visitors ahead. David López levelled before the break, and the second half failed to alter the score, sealing a draw at Montilivi.
Villarreal 2 – Almeria 1
The victory by Villarreal was a tribute to their vice president, who had recently passed away. Almería grabbed the lead through mediation, but Baena equalised and was dismissed for a double yellow while lifting his shirt in honor of Llaneza. Jackson then sealed the comeback late on for the home side.
Barcelona 4–Athletic 0
Barça asserted their supremacy at the top with a decisive win. Dembélé starred, providing three assists and scoring one, while Sergi Roberto, Lewandowski, and Ferran Torres contributed to the scoreline as the league leaders extended their cushion.
Celtic – Getafe
The fixture is scheduled for Monday, October 24, adding another weekend twist to the domestic calendar. [Source: La Liga results round-up]