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2026/27 LaLiga season opening

Overview

The opening stages of the 2026/27 LaLiga season have seen a tight race for the top spot between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Following the second round, Barcelona led the standings with a superior goal difference, while Real Madrid, Sevilla FC, and Real Betis Balompié also held perfect records. Real Madrid entered the third round facing Málaga CF at the Santiago Bernabéu. Despite a strong start including a 4-1 win over Real Sociedad featuring a Kylian Mbappé hat-trick, the José Mourinho-led side has been hampered by an extensive injury list including Eder Militao, Rodrygo, Endrick, Ferland Mendy, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Raul Asensio, and Thiago Pitarch.

By the fourth round, Real Madrid’s pursuit of the top spot was interrupted by a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis in Seville. This loss was characterized by a lack of clinical finishing despite creating numerous chances, with Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior facing scrutiny after a missed penalty and other missed opportunities.

In contrast, Barcelona has established a dominant lead. Following a 5-0 victory over Valencia, the club secured a perfect 12 points and has scored 17 goals. Their attack has featured Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, Raphinha, and Pedri, supported by midfield performances from Rodri and debut contributions from Dani Olmo and Gabriel Jesus. While Barcelona remains the sole leader, other major clubs like Atlético de Madrid have also faced early setbacks, including a 3-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Entities

Real Madrid · Barcelona · Kylian Mbappé · José Mourinho · Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Timeline

7 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Real Madrid and Barcelona battle for La Liga lead
Real Madrid and Barcelona vie for La Liga leadership. Real Madrid faces injury and disciplinary hurdles ahead of their match against Real Betis, while Barcelona prepares to face Valencia.
15 days ago

[SPORTS] 21 sources
Real Madrid hosts Málaga in La Liga third round
Real Madrid hosts newly-promoted Málaga at the Santiago Bernabéu for La Liga Matchday 3, seeking a third consecutive win despite a growing list of seven player injuries.
18 days ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
LaLiga Matchday 2: Barcelona dominates while Real Madrid narrowly wins
Barcelona dominated Elche 5-0 in LaLiga's second matchday, while Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 win over Espanyol and Atlético Madrid drew 2-2 with Villarreal.

Sources

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