A thrilling day of LaLiga action saw FC Barcelona impress with a six-goal rout, while Atlético Madrid and Real Betis Balompié both claimed vital wins to stay in the hunt near the top of the table.
Match Results
| Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
 Levante UD | 0 - 2 |  Club Atlético de Madrid |
 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 3 - 0 |  RC Celta de Vigo |
 Real Betis Balompié | 2 - 1 |  Málaga CF |
 FC Barcelona | 6 - 1 |  Deportivo Alavés |
All eyes were on Spotify Camp Nou as FC Barcelona delivered a statement-making 6-1 victory over Deportivo Alavés. Hansi Flick’s men put recent disappointments behind them in emphatic style, with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal each netting twice. Fermin Lopez played a starring role, scoring and providing two assists for Raphinha, as the hosts reaffirmed their status as league leaders. The match also allowed Flick to rest the ever-present Yamal, underlining both the youngster’s importance and Barcelona’s comfortable dominance.
Elsewhere, Club Atlético de Madrid continued their relentless pursuit of the top spot with a professional 2-0 win at Levante UD. Alejandro Grimaldo opened the scoring before Giuliano Simeone added a second, but it was Jan Oblak’s commanding performance in goal—denying 14 shots from inside the box—that truly secured the points. The victory not only marked Atlético’s ninth of the campaign but also saw manager Diego Simeone equal Luis Aragonés’s record for most LaLiga wins in club history, adding historic significance to a crucial result.
Real Betis Balompié also strengthened their top-four credentials by edging out a struggling Málaga CF side 2-1 at Estadio la Cartuja. Despite a depleted squad, Málaga fought hard but remain winless, while Betis benefitted from the continued form of Abdessamad Ezzalzouli. The match took on added emotional weight as Betis boss Manuel Pellegrini faced his former club, intensifying the narrative as the home side consolidated their strong league position.Completing the day’s action, Rayo Vallecano de Madrid claimed a much-needed 3-0 triumph over RC Celta de Vigo. Sitting low in the standings before kickoff, Rayo’s emphatic victory offered both a boost in morale and valuable points, while derailing Celta’s push for the upper half of the table. Both teams were hampered by injuries, but Rayo’s depth and determination shone through in front of their home fans.
With the title race heating up and both ends of the table in flux, Saturday’s results ensured intrigue and momentum shifts across LaLiga, setting the stage for more drama as the 2026-2027 season unfolds.