The LaLiga results on August 23, 2026 delivered three Matchday 2 fixtures, with Barcelona making a statement in their first league game of the season. For the full round-by-round fixture list, see our LaLiga Schedule 2026/27. The defending champions beat Elche 5-0, while Atlético Madrid and Villarreal shared the points in a dramatic 2-2 draw. Getafe also picked up their first win of the campaign with a 1-0 victory over Racing Club.
Here is the complete LaLiga results August 23, 2026, including the final scores, kickoff times and key match details.
LaLiga Results August 23, 2026
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal | 2-2 |
| Getafe vs Racing Club | 1-0 |
| Elche vs Barcelona | 0-5 |
Atlético Madrid 2-2 Villarreal
Atlético Madrid and Villarreal played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Atlético took the lead through Marc Pubill in the 59th minute, but Villarreal turned the match around with two penalties. Gerard Moreno equalized from the spot before Georges Mikautadze converted another penalty to put Villarreal ahead.
Atlético were reduced to 10 men after Robin Le Normand was sent off, but Giuliano Simeone rescued a point with an 85th-minute equalizer.
Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal: Key Match Details
| Competition | LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 |
| Matchday | 2 |
| Date | August 23, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 15:00 CEST / 21:00 GMT+8 |
| Venue | Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid |
| Final score | Atlético Madrid 2-2 Villarreal |
| Atlético scorers | Marc Pubill 59′, Giuliano Simeone 85′ |
| Villarreal scorers | Gerard Moreno 66′ (P), Georges Mikautadze 78′ (P) |
Getafe 1-0 Racing Club
Getafe earned their first victory of the 2026/27 LaLiga season by beating Racing Club 1-0 at the Coliseum.
The match remained goalless for most of the afternoon. Racing had a chance to break the deadlock from the penalty spot, but David Soria saved Andrés Martín’s penalty while the score was still 0-0.
Getafe eventually found the winner in the 81st minute through Enes Ünal, securing three important points.
Getafe vs Racing Club: Key Match Details
| Competition | LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 |
| Matchday | 2 |
| Date | August 23, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 17:30 CEST / 23:30 GMT+8 |
| Venue | Coliseum, Getafe |
| Final score | Getafe 1-0 Racing Club |
| Getafe scorer | Enes Ünal 81′ |
Elche 0-5 Barcelona
Barcelona made an emphatic start to their LaLiga campaign with a 5-0 victory over Elche at the Estadio Martínez Valero.
Raphinha opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 14th minute before debutant Karim Adeyemi doubled Barcelona’s advantage in first-half stoppage time.
Raphinha added his second goal in the 67th minute, with Fermín López completing the rout with two goals in the 71st and 79th minutes. Substitute Anthony Gordon made an immediate impact by providing assists for Barcelona’s third and fourth goals.
The result gives the defending champions an impressive opening victory, although the night was also affected by an injury to Gavi, who was replaced by Pedri shortly before half-time.
Elche vs Barcelona: Key Match Details
| Competition | LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 |
| Matchday | 2 |
| Date | August 23, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 19:30 CEST / 01:30 GMT+8 (August 24) |
| Venue | Estadio Martínez Valero, Elche |
| Final score | Elche 0-5 Barcelona |
| Barcelona scorers | Raphinha 14′ (P), 67′, Karim Adeyemi 45+3′, Fermín López 71′, 79′ |
Biggest Talking Points from August 23
- Barcelona made a statement: The champions opened their league campaign with a dominant 5-0 win away to Elche.
- Raphinha and Fermín both scored twice: The pair led Barcelona’s attack in a five-goal performance.
- Atlético rescued a point: Giuliano Simeone scored late to earn a 2-2 draw against Villarreal despite Atlético being down to 10 men.
- Villarreal scored two penalties: Gerard Moreno and Georges Mikautadze both converted from the spot.
- Getafe secured their first win: Enes Ünal’s 81st-minute goal settled a tight match against Racing Club.
What the August 23 Results Mean
Barcelona’s five-goal victory is the headline result from August 23 and gives the defending champions an immediate boost in their title defence. The result also makes the LaLiga Standings 2026/27 an important page to follow as the Matchday 2 table takes shape. Raphinha, Fermín and Adeyemi all found the net, while Gordon’s two assists highlighted the depth of Barcelona’s attacking options.
Atlético Madrid will see their 2-2 draw differently. They had to fight back after Villarreal scored twice from penalties and were down to 10 players following Le Normand’s red card. Giuliano Simeone’s late goal ultimately secured a valuable point.
Getafe’s 1-0 win was decided by Enes Ünal late in the match after David Soria had earlier kept the game level by saving a penalty. The result gives Getafe an important three points as Matchday 2 approaches its conclusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Atlético Madrid drew 2-2 with Villarreal, Getafe beat Racing Club 1-0, and Barcelona defeated Elche 5-0.
Yes. Barcelona beat Elche 5-0 in their first LaLiga match of the 2026/27 season.
Raphinha scored twice, while Karim Adeyemi and Fermín López also found the net. Fermín scored twice.
Atlético Madrid and Villarreal drew 2-2. Giuliano Simeone scored Atlético’s late equalizer after Villarreal had taken a 2-1 lead.
Getafe beat Racing Club 1-0, with Enes Ünal scoring the winner in the 81st minute.
The matches were played on August 23, 2026, in Spain. Kickoff times are shown in CEST and converted to GMT+8 for readers in Malaysia and other GMT+8 locations. The Barcelona match kicked off at 19:30 CEST and was played in the early hours of August 24 in GMT+8.
