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Today’s La Liga News Roundup (October 20)

Points shared at the Coliseum

Getafe and Rayo Vallecano drew 1-1 at the Coliseum on 19 Oct 2026. Álvaro García put Rayo ahead in the 11th minute; Djené was sent off in the 27th and Martín Satriano levelled in the 56th. Dani Carvajal made his Getafe debut as a starter and was substituted in the 80th minute. Attendance: 7,674.

Source: LALIGA

Madrid answers with a 4-1

Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 at the Bernabéu on 18 Oct 2026. Arda Güler opened the scoring; Kylian Mbappé netted a brace and Yan Diomandé finished the win with the fourth goal. The result strengthens Madrid’s position near the top of the table after a strong offensive display.

Source: Mundo Deportivo

Oyarzabal shines at La Rosaleda

Real Sociedad routed Málaga 5-2 at La Rosaleda on 18 Oct 2026. Take Kubo and Orri Óskarsson put Sociedad ahead; Adrián Niño pulled one back after the break, but Mikel Oyarzabal added a brace and Gonçalo Guedes sealed the visitors’ win late on. A strong attacking return for the side from San Sebastián.

Source: LALIGA

Barça equals best-ever start

FC Barcelona beat Real Betis 5-2 at La Cartuja on 17 Oct 2026 and have equalled the best-ever league start: nine wins from nine matches. Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo and others played key roles in the win; the club now eyes the Clasico as the chance to claim the record outright.

Source: FC Barcelona

Hard-earned win at Balaídos

Celta beat Deportivo Alavés 2-1 at Balaídos on 18 Oct 2026. Ferran Jutglà scored on 53′ and Javi Rodríguez added a second in the 71st; Hugo Novoa pulled one back late on but it proved insufficient. Coach Giráldez praised the team’s collective effort despite not playing their best football.

Source: LALIGA

Arrasate returns and Osasuna win

Osasuna beat Racing Santander 2-0 on 18 Oct 2026, ending a five-match winless run. Ante Budimir converted a penalty early in the game and Asier Osambela sealed the result in the 88th minute. The victory brought relief at El Sadar and boosted the squad’s confidence.

Source: Mundo Deportivo

Álex Baena, a decisive contribution

Atlético highlights Álex Baena as one of its leading figures in the early months of the season (19 Oct 2026). The club praises his attacking contributions and consistency, noting that his performances have had direct impact on Atlético’s positive results in LaLiga and European competition.

Source: Atlético de Madrid