Barça routs Elche
FC Barcelona opened LaLiga with a 0-5 win at Elche on 23 August 2026. Raphinha scored a brace (13′ pen, 66′) and added an assist; Karim Adeyemi netted in the 47th minute and Fermín finished with two goals (70′, 78′). Anthony Gordon provided two assists. Gavi was substituted after sustaining a blow.
Source: AS
Atlético nick a point
Atlético Madrid and Villarreal drew 2-2 at the Metropolitano on 23 August 2026. Marc Pubill put Atlético ahead in the 59th minute; Gerard Moreno scored a penalty in the 66th and Georges Mikautadze converted another in the 78th for Villarreal. Giuliano Simeone levelled for Atlético in the 85th. Robin Le Normand was sent off in the 76th.
Source: LALIGA
Villarreal fight back via penalties
Villarreal fought back at the Metropolitano to secure a 2-2 draw with Atlético on 23 August 2026. Gerard Moreno converted a penalty in the 66th minute and Georges Mikautadze scored another from the spot in the 78th, cancelling out Marc Pubill’s opener. The visitors’ composure from the spot proved decisive.
Source: LALIGA
Ünal seals Getafe win
Getafe claimed their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Racing at the Coliseum on 23 August 2026. Enes Ünal struck the decisive goal in the 81st minute to secure three valuable points in LaLiga EA Sports matchday two.
Source: LALIGA
Racing: grades after defeat
Racing lost 0-1 at Getafe but showed positive spells in the second half on 23 August 2026. Andrés Martín missed a penalty and Racing dominated parts of the game; Enes Ünal’s 81st-minute strike ultimately decided the match. AS published its player ratings and analysis.
Source: AS
Madrid marks 1997 Supercopa anniversary
Real Madrid published a commemorative piece on 23 August 2026 marking the 1997 Supercopa, which the club won 5-3 on aggregate. The article reviews the two legs, including the 4-1 return victory at the Bernabéu, and recalls the figures who featured in that triumph 29 years ago.
Source: Real Madrid