Laliga Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 season delivered a memorable opening round, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a hat-trick for Real Madrid, Barcelona starting with a clean-sheet win, Sevilla snatching victory deep into stoppage time and several clubs making immediate statements.
The opening matchday was unusually spread across August 15 to August 27, 2026, beginning with Alavés against Getafe and ending with Barcelona against Athletic Club. Across the 10 fixtures, there were comeback wins, late goals, strong performances from promoted sides and an early reminder of the attacking quality at the top of the table.
Here are the complete Laliga Matchday 1 highlights, results and key moments from the opening round of 2026/27.
Laliga Matchday 1 Results
These were the final scores from Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 Laliga season:
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Alavés vs Getafe | 3-0 |
| Sevilla vs Rayo Vallecano | 2-1 |
| Racing Santander vs Villarreal | 2-2 |
| Espanyol vs Levante | 3-0 |
| Deportivo vs Elche | 1-1 |
| Atlético Madrid vs Málaga | 2-0 |
| Valencia vs Real Betis | 0-1 |
| Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad | 4-1 |
| Celta Vigo vs Osasuna | 1-2 |
| Barcelona vs Athletic Club | 2-0 |
For the latest position of every club after subsequent fixtures, see our Laliga standings. You can also check the Laliga schedule for upcoming matchdays and confirmed kickoff times.
Biggest Laliga Matchday 1 Highlights and Key Moments
Although all 10 matches contributed to the opening round, several performances and late-game moments stood out above the rest.
Mbappé Hat-Trick Powers Real Madrid Past Real Sociedad
The headline performance of Matchday 1 belonged to Kylian Mbappé. Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Bernabéu, with Mbappé scoring three times in the 40th, 60th and 80th minutes.
Luka Sučić had briefly pulled Real Sociedad level just before halftime after Mbappé opened the scoring, but Madrid took control after the break. Vinícius Jr. added Madrid’s third in the 68th minute before Mbappé completed his hat-trick.
It was an emphatic start for Real Madrid and immediately placed Mbappé at the center of the early-season goalscoring conversation. For historical context, see our ranking of the most hat-tricks in Laliga history.
Barcelona Open With a 2-0 Win Over Athletic Club
Barcelona started their campaign with a controlled 2-0 victory over Athletic Club at Spotify Camp Nou.
Raphinha broke the deadlock in the 37th minute before Fermín López added the second in the 82nd. Barcelona protected the clean sheet through the closing stages and collected three points from a potentially difficult opening fixture.
The result gave Hansi Flick’s side the start they wanted and ensured both of Spain’s biggest title contenders opened the season with victories.
Sevilla Win With a 97th-Minute Penalty
Few games produced more drama than Sevilla’s 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.
Rayo struck first through Álvaro in the fourth minute and protected that lead into halftime. Sevilla responded after the break when Jon Guridi converted a penalty in the 52nd minute.
The match appeared to be heading for a draw until Peque Fernández scored from the penalty spot in the 97th minute. That stoppage-time winner gave Sevilla all three points and produced one of the defining moments of the opening matchday.
Alavés Score Three Late Goals to Beat Getafe
Alavés made an impressive opening statement with a 3-0 victory over Getafe, but the scoreline does not tell the full story.
The game remained goalless until Nahuel Tenaglia scored in the 73rd minute. Alavés then turned a narrow lead into a convincing victory in stoppage time, with Mariano Díaz scoring in the 91st minute and Mikel Rodríguez adding another in the 94th.
Three goals in the final stages transformed the contest and gave Alavés one of the largest winning margins of Matchday 1.
Roberto Fernández Leads Espanyol to a Comfortable Start
Espanyol were another side to open the season with a three-goal win, beating Levante 3-0.
Roberto Fernández scored twice in the first half, finding the net in the fifth and 40th minutes. Tyrhys Dolan then completed the scoring in the 80th minute.
The early breakthrough allowed Espanyol to dictate the game, while Roberto’s brace made him one of the most productive individual performers of the opening round.
Atlético Madrid’s Substitutes Decide the Game Against Málaga
Atlético Madrid had to wait until the second half to break down Málaga, eventually winning 2-0 at the Metropolitano.
The turning point came from Diego Simeone’s bench. Kang-in Lee and Álex Baena entered as substitutes in the 57th minute, and both went on to score. Kang-in opened the scoring in the 70th minute before Baena made it 2-0 in the 85th.
It was a strong example of Atlético’s squad depth making the difference when the starting XI could not find an early breakthrough.
Osasuna Come From Behind at Celta Vigo
Celta looked well placed after Iago Aspas scored in the 14th minute, but Osasuna turned the match around after halftime.
Kike Barja equalized in the 54th minute before Ante Budimir converted a penalty in the 64th to give Osasuna a 2-1 lead.
That proved enough for the visitors to complete the comeback and leave Balaídos with three points. Budimir also had another late effort ruled out following a VAR review, keeping the final score at 2-1.
Pablo García Gives Real Betis a Late Win at Valencia
Valencia and Real Betis were locked at 0-0 for most of their meeting at Mestalla before Pablo García scored in the 83rd minute.
The late goal gave Betis a 1-0 away victory and a valuable opening-round win in one of Matchday 1’s tightest contests.
Other Matchday 1 Results
Racing Santander 2-2 Villarreal
Racing Santander and Villarreal produced one of only two draws of the round, sharing four goals in a 2-2 finish. For Racing, earning a point against an established top-flight opponent represented a solid start to the campaign.
Deportivo 1-1 Elche
Deportivo and Elche also shared the points. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored for Deportivo in the 21st minute, but Marc Aguado equalized for Elche in the 76th to secure a 1-1 draw.
Top Performers of Laliga Matchday 1
Several players made immediate impressions, but these five stood out from the opening round:
- Kylian Mbappé — Real Madrid: A Matchday 1 hat-trick in the 4-1 win over Real Sociedad.
- Roberto Fernández — Espanyol: Two first-half goals to put Espanyol in control against Levante.
- Raphinha — Barcelona: Opened the scoring in Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Athletic Club.
- Kang-in Lee — Atlético Madrid: Came off the bench and scored the breakthrough goal against Málaga.
- Peque Fernández — Sevilla: Held his nerve to convert the decisive 97th-minute penalty against Rayo.
What We Learned From Laliga Matchday 1
Real Madrid’s Attack Looks Immediately Dangerous
Scoring four against Real Sociedad was an early warning to the rest of the league. Mbappé’s hat-trick naturally took the spotlight, while Vinícius Jr. also getting on the scoresheet underlined how difficult Madrid’s attack can be to contain.
Barcelona Start With Control Rather Than Chaos
Barcelona did not need a high-scoring performance to make their point. Two goals and a clean sheet against Athletic Club represented a professional start and gave them an immediate platform to build from.
Squad Depth Could Be Crucial for Atlético
Atlético’s opening win was decided by substitutes. With a long season ahead, the ability to change matches from the bench could become especially important for Simeone’s side.
The Promoted and Less-Fancied Teams Will Not Simply Make Up the Numbers
Racing Santander taking a point against Villarreal, Deportivo drawing with Elche and Alavés winning 3-0 helped set an early tone of competitiveness. Matchday 1 offered little evidence that points will come easily against the league’s less-fancied sides.
Matchday 1 by the Numbers
- 10 matches were played across the opening round.
- 8 matches produced a winner, with two ending in draws.
- Real Madrid scored four goals, the highest single-team total of the round.
- Kylian Mbappé scored the only hat-trick of Matchday 1.
- Alavés and Espanyol both won 3-0, the largest clean-sheet winning margins of the round.
- Sevilla’s winner arrived in the 97th minute, making it the standout late goal of Matchday 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Laliga Matchday 1 was played across August 15 to August 27, 2026. Alavés vs Getafe opened the round, while Barcelona vs Athletic Club was the final fixture.
Real Madrid recorded the highest-scoring team performance of the round with a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad. Alavés and Espanyol both recorded 3-0 wins.
Yes. Kylian Mbappé scored three times as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1. His goals came in the 40th, 60th and 80th minutes.
Barcelona beat Athletic Club 2-0 at Spotify Camp Nou. Raphinha scored in the 37th minute and Fermín López added the second in the 82nd.
Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Bernabéu, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a hat-trick and Vinícius Jr. adding the other goal.
Sevilla’s 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano featured a 97th-minute winning penalty scored by Peque Fernández.
Keep Following the 2026/27 Laliga Season
Matchday 1 provided the first clues about the shape of the 2026/27 campaign, but the season has already moved on. Follow our live season resources for the newest information:
- Latest Laliga Standings
- Laliga Schedule 2026/27
- Laliga Matches Upcoming Today
- Laliga Player of the Match
Updated September 8, 2026: Results, scorers and key match events in this recap were checked against official Laliga match records.
