Laliga results November 8, 2026: Barcelona came from behind to beat Atlético Madrid 2–1 as Fermín López scored twice in Matchday 12’s headline fixture. Real Betis won 2–0 at Elche, Real Sociedad edged Rayo Vallecano 1–0, Villarreal defeated Getafe 2–0 and Celta drew 0–0 with Levante. These five final results complete Laliga Matchday 12.
- Headline result: Atlético Madrid 1–2 Barcelona — Fermín López 45′, 66′.
- Other winners: Betis, Real Sociedad and Villarreal.
- Goalless match: Celta 0–0 Levante; a Celta goal was ruled out by VAR.
- Table impact: Barcelona finish the round on 33 points, three ahead of Real Madrid.
Timezone: All match dates refer to Sunday, November 8 in mainland Spain (CET, UTC+1). For readers on GMT+8, Spain is seven hours behind in November; the Atlético–Barcelona match took place early Monday, November 9 in GMT+8.
Our November 6–7 Laliga results roundup covers the five earlier Matchday 12 matches. This report covers only Sunday’s five games. See also the Matchday 12 fixture preview.
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Laliga Results November 8, 2026: All Five Final Scores
| Matchday 12 fixture | Final | Goalscorers (official minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Elche vs Real Betis | 0–2 | Riquelme 81′, Bartra 89′ (Betis) |
| Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano | 1–0 | Orri Óskarsson 67′ (Sociedad) |
| Celta Vigo vs Levante | 0–0 | None |
| Villarreal vs Getafe | 2–0 | Tajon Buchanan 80′, Carlos Romero 90+1′ (Villarreal) |
| Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona | 1–2 | Giuliano Simeone 10′ (Atlético); Fermín López 45′, 66′ (Barcelona) |
Matchday summary: Eight goals across five Sunday matches: two home wins, two away wins and one draw. Scores and goalscorer minutes checked against official Laliga match records on November 9, 2026.
Kickoff Times: Spain CET and GMT+8
| Match | Spain (CET, Nov 8) | GMT+8 |
|---|---|---|
| Elche–Betis | 14:00 | Nov 8, 21:00 |
| Sociedad–Rayo | 16:15 | Nov 8, 23:15 |
| Celta–Levante | 18:30 | Nov 9, 01:30 |
| Villarreal–Getafe | 18:30 | Nov 9, 01:30 |
| Atlético–Barcelona | 21:00 | Nov 9, 04:00 |
For future kickoffs, use our Laliga schedule; for the latest finished fixtures, see Laliga results yesterday.
Atlético Madrid 1–2 Barcelona: Fermín López Scores Twice
Sunday, November 8 · 21:00 CET (Monday, November 9, 04:00 GMT+8) · Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Atlético struck first, but Barcelona recovered before halftime and took all three points through a Fermín López double. The visitors’ comeback protected their lead in the title race.
- 10′ — 1–0: Giuliano Simeone finishes from close range after Julián Alvarez’s pass.
- 45′ — 1–1: Fermín López equalises before halftime.
- 66′ — 1–2: Fermín scores again, this time from Lamine Yamal’s through ball.
What it means: Barcelona move to 33 points from 12 games, three ahead of Real Madrid (30). Atlético remain third with 28 points. Barcelona entered the round after their 6–1 win over Alavés in Matchday 11; Atlético had defeated Levante 2–0 in the same round.
Sources: official Laliga match timeline and FC Barcelona’s match report.
Elche 0–2 Real Betis: Riquelme and Bartra Strike Late
Sunday, November 8 · 14:00 CET (21:00 GMT+8) · Estadio Martínez Valero.
Elche held Betis for most of the match, but two late goals settled the contest. Substitute Rodrigo Riquelme converted after José Antonio Morante’s header struck the post, and Marc Bartra sealed the win from Dani Ceballos’ corner delivery.
- 81′ — 0–1: Rodrigo Riquelme scores from close range after Morante’s header hits the woodwork.
- 89′ — 0–2: Marc Bartra heads in after a Dani Ceballos cross from a corner.
What it means: Betis strengthen their hold on fourth with 26 points. Elche sit 18th on 10 points, just above Valencia and Málaga. Betis arrived on the back of a 2–1 Matchday 11 win against Málaga; Elche had lost 1–0 to Valencia.
Source: official Laliga match record.
Real Sociedad 1–0 Rayo Vallecano: Óskarsson Scores the Winner
Sunday, November 8 · 16:15 CET (23:15 GMT+8) · Anoeta.
Orri Óskarsson’s 67th-minute finish proved decisive for Sociedad. Ander Barrenetxea helped create the opening on a counterattack, and the hosts survived late Rayo pressure to keep the clean sheet.
- 67′ — 1–0: Óskarsson finishes a counterattack from Barrenetxea’s through ball.
- Stoppage time: Isi Palazón strikes the outside of the post as Rayo push for an equaliser.
What it means: Sociedad reach 22 points and remain fifth, responding to their Matchday 11 Basque-derby defeat to Athletic Club. Rayo have 12 points from 11 completed games; their abandoned Athletic Club fixture remains outstanding.
Sources: official Laliga match record and Real Sociedad’s report.
Villarreal 2–0 Getafe: Buchanan and Romero Break the Deadlock
Sunday, November 8 · 18:30 CET (Monday, November 9, 01:30 GMT+8) · Estadio de la Cerámica.
Villarreal had to remain patient against Getafe’s compact defence. The breakthrough finally arrived through Tajon Buchanan in the 80th minute before Carlos Romero added a second in stoppage time.
- 80′ — 1–0: Tajon Buchanan opens the scoring.
- 90+1′ — 2–0: Carlos Romero doubles Villarreal’s advantage.
What it means: Villarreal rise to 15 points and eighth, moving past Getafe in the table. Getafe stay on 12 points. This was a response to Villarreal’s 1–0 loss to Espanyol in Matchday 11.
Sources: official Laliga match record and Villarreal’s match report.
Celta Vigo 0–0 Levante: VAR Rules Out Durán Goal
Sunday, November 8 · 18:30 CET (Monday, November 9, 01:30 GMT+8) · ABANCA Balaídos.
Celta and Levante shared a point after a goalless finish. The hosts appeared to take the lead in the first half, but a review cancelled Pablo Durán’s effort for offside.
- 26’–27′ — Disallowed goal: Pablo Durán’s finish is ruled out after VAR review for offside.
- Second half: Iago Aspas and Durán both test Levante; neither side finds a winner.
What it means: Celta reach 13 points, while Levante move to 11 points. Both were looking to recover from Matchday 11 defeats: Celta lost 3–0 at Rayo, and Levante lost 2–0 to Atlético.
Source: official Laliga match timeline.
Laliga Standings After Matchday 12
Snapshot after all ten Matchday 12 matches, checked November 9, 2026.
| Position | Club | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad | 12 | 22 |
Barcelona’s title-race advantage grows to three points over Madrid and five over Atlético. Betis remain fourth; Sociedad consolidate fifth. Athletic and Rayo have each played only 11 completed fixtures because their earlier match was abandoned. See the full Laliga standings for the complete table.
Standings source: official Laliga table (November 9 snapshot).
November 8 Results: The Bottom Line
Fermín López’s two goals delivered Sunday’s biggest result, keeping Barcelona in charge of the Laliga title race. Betis and Villarreal made their late breakthroughs count, Sociedad held off Rayo and Celta shared a goalless draw with Levante. Together with the five November 6–7 results, the weekend completes Matchday 12.
Laliga November 8 Results: FAQs
Barcelona won 2–1 away to Atlético Madrid. Giuliano Simeone gave the home side the lead, but Fermín López scored twice for Barcelona.
Eight goals were scored across the five fixtures on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Spain local date).
Barcelona led with 33 points after 12 matches, followed by Real Madrid on 30 and Atlético Madrid on 28. Check our standings page for later updates.
The November 8, 21:00 CET kickoff in Spain was Monday, November 9, 2026, at 04:00 GMT+8.
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Fact-check note — November 9, 2026: Final scores, scorers and goal minutes were checked against Laliga’s official match records; key incidents were cross-checked against team reports where available. The dates and time conversions use mainland Spain CET (UTC+1) and GMT+8.
