Laliga Matchday 2 delivered one of the most eye-catching results of the early 2026/27 season as Barcelona thrashed Elche 5-0, while Real Madrid needed a 90th-minute winner to beat Espanyol and Sevilla claimed an impressive 3-1 victory at San Mamés.
The round was played from August 20 to August 24, 2026 and also featured a dramatic 2-2 draw between Atlético Madrid and Villarreal, a late Getafe winner against Racing Santander and two goalless draws.
Here are the complete Laliga Matchday 2 highlights, results and key moments from the second round of the 2026/27 season.
Laliga Matchday 2 Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Rayo Vallecano vs Alavés | 1-1 |
| Real Betis vs Real Sociedad | 1-0 |
| Athletic Club vs Sevilla | 1-3 |
| Valencia vs Celta Vigo | 0-0 |
| Espanyol vs Real Madrid | 1-2 |
| Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal | 2-2 |
| Getafe vs Racing Santander | 1-0 |
| Elche vs Barcelona | 0-5 |
| Osasuna vs Levante | 0-0 |
| Málaga vs Deportivo | 1-1 |
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Biggest Laliga Matchday 2 Highlights and Key Moments
Barcelona Hit Five at Elche
Barcelona produced the biggest win of Matchday 2 with a 5-0 victory away to Elche. Raphinha and Fermín López both scored twice, while Karim Adeyemi added the other goal.
The result immediately stood out as one of the strongest attacking performances of the opening weeks and gave Barcelona another convincing early-season statement.
Carlos Espí Scores Late as Real Madrid Beat Espanyol
Real Madrid were pushed hard by Espanyol before eventually winning 2-1 at the RCDE Stadium.
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the ninth minute, but Cala equalized for Espanyol in the 30th. The match remained level until the final moments, when Carlos Espí scored in the 90th minute to give Madrid all three points.
The late winner made this one of the defining finishes of Matchday 2.
Sevilla Take San Mamés With a 3-1 Win
Sevilla followed their opening-round victory with another strong result, beating Athletic Club 3-1 at San Mamés.
Oso, Chidera Ejuke and Isaac Romero scored for Sevilla, while Aitor Paredes pulled one back for Athletic.
Winning away in Bilbao made Sevilla one of the early stories of the season and gave them back-to-back victories from their first two league matches.
Atlético and Villarreal Trade Late Blows
Atlético Madrid and Villarreal played out an eventful 2-2 draw at the Metropolitano.
Marc Pubill put Atlético ahead in the 59th minute, but Villarreal turned the match around through two penalties: Gerard Moreno converted in the 66th minute before Georges Mikautadze made it 2-1 in the 78th.
Atlético were reduced to 10 men when Robin Le Normand was sent off, but Giuliano Simeone equalized in the 85th minute to rescue a point.
Getafe Grab Their First Win With a Late Goal
Getafe edged Racing Santander 1-0 in a tight contest at the Coliseum.
Goalkeeper David Soria played a crucial role by saving a penalty from Andrés Martín while the match was still goalless. Enes Ünal then scored late to deliver Getafe’s first victory of the season.
Riquelme Decides Betis vs Real Sociedad
Real Betis beat Real Sociedad 1-0 at La Cartuja thanks to a 63rd-minute goal from Rodrigo Riquelme.
Riquelme finished a counterattack after an assist from Cucho Hernández, giving Betis a second narrow victory in the opening weeks.
Mariano Rescues Alavés Against Rayo
Rayo Vallecano looked set for victory after Sergio Camello scored in the 48th minute, but Alavés found a late reply.
Mariano Díaz equalized in the 84th minute to secure a 1-1 draw and keep Alavés unbeaten after their strong opening result.
Other Matchday 2 Results
Valencia 0-0 Celta Vigo
Valencia and Celta shared the points in a goalless draw, with neither side finding a breakthrough.
Osasuna 0-0 Levante
Osasuna and Levante also finished 0-0, giving both clubs their first point of the campaign.
Málaga 1-1 Deportivo
Málaga and Deportivo closed the round with a 1-1 draw, ensuring Matchday 2 ended with another evenly balanced contest.
Top Performers of Laliga Matchday 2
- Raphinha — Barcelona: Two goals in Barcelona’s 5-0 win at Elche.
- Fermín López — Barcelona: Another two-goal performance in the same dominant victory.
- Carlos Espí — Real Madrid: Scored the 90th-minute winner against Espanyol.
- Giuliano Simeone — Atlético Madrid: Equalized late despite Atlético being down to 10 men.
- David Soria — Getafe: Saved a penalty before Getafe scored the winning goal.
What We Learned From Laliga Matchday 2
Barcelona’s Attack Is Already Clicking
Five goals away from home was the clearest attacking statement of the round. With multiple scorers contributing, Barcelona showed they can overwhelm teams in different ways.
Real Madrid Are Finding Ways to Win Tight Games
Madrid did not dominate Espanyol in the same way they had controlled parts of Matchday 1, but they still found a late winner. Those narrow victories can become decisive over a full season.
Sevilla Have Started With Real Momentum
Two wins from two, including a 3-1 away victory at San Mamés, gave Sevilla one of the strongest starts in the league.
Atlético’s Defensive Discipline Is Already Under Scrutiny
Conceding two penalties and losing Le Normand to a red card made the Villarreal draw more chaotic than Atlético would have wanted, even if Giuliano’s late equalizer salvaged a point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Barcelona recorded the biggest win of the round, beating Elche 5-0 away from home.
Raphinha and Fermín López both scored twice, while Karim Adeyemi scored the other goal in Barcelona’s 5-0 win.
Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1, with Jude Bellingham scoring early and Carlos Espí netting the winner in the 90th minute.
The match finished 2-2. Villarreal scored two penalties after Marc Pubill gave Atlético the lead, before Giuliano Simeone equalized late for the 10-man hosts.
Sevilla beat Athletic Club 3-1 at San Mamés to record their second victory of the season.
Matchday 2 was played from August 20 to August 24, 2026.
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Updated September 8, 2026: Matchday 2 results and key match events were checked against official Laliga match records.
