The Laliga results on September 15, 2026 opened the main Matchday 6 schedule with three fixtures, led by Real Madrid’s dramatic 3-2 win away at Elche.
Madrid led 2-0 through an own goal and Kylian Mbappé, but Elche fought back through Abiel Osorio and Fer Niño before Carlos Espí scored in the 90+1st minute to decide the match.
Elsewhere, Valencia claimed their first league win of the season by beating Alavés 1-0 through Luis Rioja, while Rayo Vallecano defeated Espanyol 2-1.
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Laliga Results September 15, 2026
Kick-off times are shown in CEST (Spain, UTC+2) and GMT+8.
| Match | Result | CEST | GMT+8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol | 2-1 | 19:00 | 01:00, Sep 16 |
| Alavés vs Valencia | 0-1 | 20:00 | 02:00, Sep 16 |
| Elche vs Real Madrid | 2-3 | 21:30 | 03:30, Sep 16 |
Elche 2-3 Real Madrid
Real Madrid survived a major second-half scare to beat Elche 3-2 at the Estadio Martínez Valero.
The visitors went ahead in the 25th minute through a Matías Dituro own goal. Kylian Mbappé doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, putting Madrid in control before halftime.
Elche changed the match after the break. Abiel Osorio pulled one back in the 71st minute before Fer Niño equalised in the 83rd, completing the comeback from 2-0 down.
Just when the match appeared to be heading for a draw, Carlos Espí scored in the 90+1st minute, with Mbappé involved in the decisive move, to restore Madrid’s lead and secure all three points.
The result kept Real Madrid firmly among the early title contenders and added another goal to Mbappé’s strong start to the campaign. Follow the season-long comparison in our Lamine Yamal vs Mbappé Laliga goals article.
Elche vs Real Madrid: Key Match Details
| Competition | LALIGA EA SPORTS 2026/27 |
| Matchday | 6 |
| Date | September 15, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 21:30 CEST (Spain) / 03:30 GMT+8, September 16 |
| Venue | Estadio Martínez Valero, Elche |
| Final score | Elche 2-3 Real Madrid |
| Elche scorers | Abiel Osorio 71′, Fer Niño 83′ |
| Real Madrid scorers | Matías Dituro own goal 25′, Kylian Mbappé 33′, Carlos Espí 90+1′ |
Alavés 0-1 Valencia
Valencia finally secured their first Laliga win of the 2026/27 season by beating Alavés 1-0 at Mendizorroza.
The visitors thought they had scored earlier through Arnaut Danjuma, but the goal was ruled out for offside following a VAR review.
The breakthrough eventually came in the 78th minute when Luis Rioja scored against Alavés. Rioja was forced off shortly afterwards, but Valencia protected the advantage through the closing stages.
The result gave Valencia a much-needed lift after a difficult opening run and moved them away from the bottom of the early-season table.
Alavés vs Valencia: Key Match Details
| Competition | LALIGA EA SPORTS 2026/27 |
| Matchday | 6 |
| Date | September 15, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 20:00 CEST (Spain) / 02:00 GMT+8, September 16 |
| Venue | Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz |
| Final score | Alavés 0-1 Valencia |
| Valencia scorer | Luis Rioja 78′ |
| Key VAR moment | Arnaut Danjuma goal ruled out for offside |
Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano started Matchday 6 with a 2-1 victory over Espanyol.
Álvaro García opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, giving Rayo the perfect start. Adrià Pedrosa made it 2-0 in the 26th minute as the hosts took control before halftime.
Espanyol responded after the break when Roberto Fernández scored in the 54th minute, setting up a tighter second half.
Rayo held on despite late Espanyol pressure. The visitors’ frustration increased in stoppage time when Omar El Hilali was sent off, leaving Espanyol to finish the match with 10 men.
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol: Key Match Details
| Competition | LALIGA EA SPORTS 2026/27 |
| Matchday | 6 |
| Date | September 15, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 19:00 CEST (Spain) / 01:00 GMT+8, September 16 |
| Venue | Estadio Ontime Butarque |
| Final score | Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Espanyol |
| Rayo scorers | Álvaro García 3′, Adrià Pedrosa 26′ |
| Espanyol scorer | Roberto Fernández 54′ |
| Red card | Omar El Hilali (Espanyol), stoppage time |
Biggest Talking Points from September 15
- Madrid survived a comeback: Real Madrid lost a 2-0 lead at Elche but still found a stoppage-time winner.
- Mbappé scored again: The French forward added another league goal and was also involved in Madrid’s decisive late attack.
- Valencia finally won: Luis Rioja’s goal delivered Valencia’s first Laliga victory of the season.
- Rayo struck early: Two goals inside the opening 26 minutes gave them the platform for a 2-1 win over Espanyol.
- Matchday 6 is underway: The three September 15 fixtures opened the main round after the previously played Real Sociedad-Celta match.
What the September 15 Results Mean
Real Madrid’s victory kept them close to the top of the table and ensured they responded with another win after their 4-1 victory over Rayo in Matchday 5.
Valencia’s first league win was particularly significant after a difficult opening five matches. The three points at Alavés gave them an opportunity to reset their season before the schedule becomes more demanding.
Rayo Vallecano also gained important early-season momentum, while Espanyol were unable to build on their 2-0 win at Osasuna from the previous round.
These matches followed Real Betis’ 2-1 win over Villarreal on September 14, which completed Matchday 5.
For the rest of the current round, see our Laliga Matchday 6 Preview, the full Laliga Schedule, and the latest Laliga Standings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rayo Vallecano beat Espanyol 2-1, Valencia defeated Alavés 1-0, and Real Madrid beat Elche 3-2.
Real Madrid’s goals came from a Matías Dituro own goal, Kylian Mbappé and Carlos Espí. Elche scored through Abiel Osorio and Fer Niño.
Carlos Espí scored in the 90+1st minute to give Real Madrid a 3-2 victory.
Yes. Valencia beat Alavés 1-0 through a 78th-minute goal from Luis Rioja, giving them their first league victory of 2026/27.
