The Laliga results on September 5, 2026 delivered three Matchday 4 games, with Athletic Club beating Atlético Madrid 3-0, Rayo Vallecano defeating Racing Santander 3-2, and Deportivo La Coruña winning 3-2 away at Villarreal.
Athletic produced the biggest margin of the day at San Mamés, scoring three second-half goals through Nico Williams, Robert Navarro and Oihan Sancet. Rayo earned their first league win of the season after coming from behind against Racing, while Deportivo continued their strong start with a dramatic late victory at Estadio de la Cerámica.
For upcoming fixtures, see our Laliga Schedule 2026/27. You can also follow the updated table on our Laliga Standings page.
Laliga Results September 5, 2026
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Athletic Club vs Atlético Madrid | 3-0 |
| Rayo Vallecano vs Racing Santander | 3-2 |
| Villarreal vs Deportivo La Coruña | 2-3 |
Athletic Club 3-0 Atlético Madrid
Athletic Club produced a dominant second-half performance to beat Atlético Madrid 3-0 at San Mamés.
The match was goalless at halftime, but Athletic changed the game immediately after the restart. Nico Williams opened the scoring in the 46th minute, and Robert Navarro doubled the lead just two minutes later.
Atlético were unable to find a way back into the contest, and Oihan Sancet added the third goal in the 90th minute to complete an emphatic home win.
Athletic Club vs Atlético Madrid: Key Match Details
| Competition | LALIGA EA SPORTS 2026/27 |
| Matchday | 4 |
| Date | September 5, 2026 |
| Venue | San Mamés, Bilbao |
| Final score | Athletic Club 3-0 Atlético Madrid |
| Goalscorers | Nico Williams 46′, Robert Navarro 48′, Oihan Sancet 90′ |
| Referee | José Luis Munuera Montero |
| Attendance | 48,425 |
Rayo Vallecano 3-2 Racing Santander
Rayo Vallecano came from behind to claim a 3-2 victory over Racing Santander and secure their first Laliga win of the season.
Racing made the ideal start when Sergio Canales scored in the 4th minute. Rayo responded through Andrei Rațiu in the 17th minute, but Pablo García restored Racing’s lead in the 28th.
The match turned before and just after halftime. Sergio Camello equalised in the 43rd minute and then scored again in the 47th minute to put Rayo in front for the first time.
Rayo held on despite a late red card for Jorge de Frutos, completing the comeback and taking all three points.
Rayo Vallecano vs Racing Santander: Key Match Details
| Competition | LALIGA EA SPORTS 2026/27 |
| Matchday | 4 |
| Date | September 5, 2026 |
| Venue | Estadio Ontime Butarque |
| Final score | Rayo Vallecano 3-2 Racing Santander |
| Rayo goalscorers | Andrei Rațiu 17′, Sergio Camello 43′, 47′ |
| Racing goalscorers | Sergio Canales 4′, Pablo García 28′ |
| Referee | Alejandro Quintero González |
| Attendance | 4,529 |
Villarreal 2-3 Deportivo La Coruña
Deportivo La Coruña earned one of the standout away wins of Matchday 4, beating Villarreal 3-2 at Estadio de la Cerámica.
Nicolas Pépé put Villarreal ahead in the 19th minute, but Luismi Cruz equalised for Deportivo in the 43rd to send the sides into halftime level.
Villarreal moved back in front in the 76th minute through an Adama Traoré own goal, but Deportivo responded almost immediately. Zakaria Eddahchouri made it 2-2 in the 79th minute before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winner in the 88th.
The late turnaround gave Deportivo another important result in their return to the top flight and left Villarreal empty-handed despite twice taking the lead.
Villarreal vs Deportivo: Key Match Details
| Competition | LALIGA EA SPORTS 2026/27 |
| Matchday | 4 |
| Date | September 5, 2026 |
| Venue | Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal |
| Final score | Villarreal 2-3 Deportivo La Coruña |
| Villarreal goals | Nicolas Pépé 19′, Adama Traoré 76′ (own goal) |
| Deportivo goalscorers | Luismi Cruz 43′, Zakaria Eddahchouri 79′, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 88′ |
| Referee | Jesús Gil Manzano |
| Attendance | 18,302 |
Biggest Talking Points from September 5
- Athletic struck twice immediately after halftime: Nico Williams and Robert Navarro scored in the 46th and 48th minutes to take control against Atlético.
- Sancet completed a convincing Athletic win: His 90th-minute goal turned a strong performance into a 3-0 result.
- Camello led Rayo’s comeback: His goals either side of halftime overturned Racing’s early advantage.
- Deportivo won it late: Eddahchouri and Aubameyang scored in the final 11 minutes to turn a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 victory.
- All three matches produced decisive second halves: Athletic, Rayo and Deportivo each made their key moves after the interval.
What the September 5 Results Mean
Athletic Club’s win gave them a major result against Atlético Madrid and added momentum to their early-season campaign. For Atlético, a three-goal defeat at San Mamés represents an early setback in the race near the top of the table.
Rayo’s comeback was particularly important because it delivered their first league victory of the 2026/27 season. Racing will be frustrated after leading twice and still leaving without a point.
Deportivo’s late win at Villarreal continued an encouraging start, while Villarreal will look back at a match they led twice before conceding twice in the closing stages.
These matches followed the September 4 Laliga result, when Real Betis beat Real Madrid 1-0.
Check the latest Laliga standings for the updated table and the Laliga schedule for the next confirmed fixtures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Athletic Club beat Atlético Madrid 3-0, Rayo Vallecano defeated Racing Santander 3-2, and Deportivo La Coruña won 3-2 away at Villarreal.
Nico Williams, Robert Navarro and Oihan Sancet scored in Athletic Club’s 3-0 win.
Sergio Camello scored twice, in the 43rd and 47th minutes.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored Deportivo’s winning goal in the 88th minute.
