LaLiga Matchday 2: Barcelona dominates while Real Madrid narrowly wins

The second matchday of the 2026/27 LaLiga season featured dominant performances from major clubs and mixed results for others. Barcelona delivered a strong statement by defeating Elche 5-0, with Raphinha and Fermín López each scoring twice, while Karim Adeyemi added a goal on his debut.

Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory away against Espanyol, though the performance showed signs of inconsistency. Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid played to a 2-2 draw against Villarreal. Other notable results from the round include Rayo Vallecano drawing 1-1 with Alavés and Betis defeating Real Sociedad 1-0.

At Espanyol, despite the team's recent activity, midfielder Gabriel Moscardo has yet to see playing time following his arrival from Paris Saint-Germain, despite participating in summer training sessions.