Atleti wins the derby
Atlético de Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on September 20, 2026. Grimaldo put Atleti ahead from the spot (52′), Jonathan David made it 2-0 (59′) and Rüdiger pulled one back (89′). The win moved Atlético ahead of Madrid in the table.
Source: Atlético de Madrid
Medical update: Valverde
On September 20, 2026 Real Madrid announced that Fede Valverde suffered a serious trauma to his left ankle during the derby. The club said he will undergo further tests in the coming hours; no recovery timeframe was provided in the medical bulletin.
Source: Real Madrid CF
Villarreal prevail 3-1
Villarreal secured a second successive win by beating Levante 3-1 at La Cerámica on September 20, 2026. Ayoze opened the scoring (41′), Iván Romero equalised just before half‑time (42′), Moleiro restored the lead (54′) and Mikautadze sealed the win (86′). It was Villarreal’s first home victory of the season.
Source: LALIGA
Azón seals it for Getafe
Getafe beat Málaga 1-0 on September 20, 2026 thanks to Iván Azón’s 84th‑minute goal, produced from a swift transition. The match was tight and both keepers made important saves; Azón’s strike secured the three points for Getafe.
Source: LALIGA
Barrenetxea rescues Real
Real Sociedad beat Valencia 3-2 at Mestalla on September 20, 2026 with a 90th‑minute winner from Barrenetxea. Sucic opened the scoring, Mayol equalised, Carlos Soler put Real ahead from the spot and an own goal made it 2‑2 before Barrenetxea’s late strike secured the three points.
Source: LALIGA
Villares rescues Dépor
RC Deportivo drew 1-1 with Real Betis at Riazor on September 20, 2026 after Diego Villares headed home in the 87th minute to level the score. Cucho Hernández had put Betis ahead in the first half; Villares’ late goal earned a point for the hosts.
Source: LALIGA
Refereeing debate after the derby
The Atlético–Real Madrid derby on September 20, 2026 sparked a heated refereeing debate. AS reports the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) acknowledged errors and judged that Kang‑In Lee should have been sent off; the disputes over multiple decisions have renewed discussion about VAR in high‑profile matches.
Source: AS