Laliga Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 season delivered goals, drama and several major early-season statements. Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2, Real Madrid swept aside Málaga 4-0, Racing Santander won a five-goal thriller behind a Yassir Zabiri hat-trick, and Atlético Madrid produced an impressive away win at Sevilla.
Played across August 28 to August 31, 2026, Matchday 3 featured all 10 fixtures and produced some of the most entertaining scorelines of the opening weeks.
Here are the complete Laliga Matchday 3 highlights, results, standout performers and biggest talking points.
Laliga Matchday 3 Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Racing Santander vs Elche | 3-2 |
| Alavés vs Villarreal | 1-0 |
| Levante vs Real Betis | 5-2 |
| Real Sociedad vs Espanyol | 2-1 |
| Sevilla vs Atlético Madrid | 1-3 |
| Real Madrid vs Málaga | 4-0 |
| Deportivo vs Valencia | 3-1 |
| Celta Vigo vs Athletic Club | 0-2 |
| Osasuna vs Getafe | 1-0 |
| Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano | 5-2 |
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Biggest Laliga Matchday 3 Highlights and Key Moments
Barcelona Beat Rayo 5-2 in a Seven-Goal Thriller
Barcelona closed Matchday 3 with one of the round’s most entertaining games, beating Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at Spotify Camp Nou.
Rayo actually struck first through Sergio Camello in the 12th minute, but Barcelona responded quickly. Raphinha scored in the 19th minute and Lamine Yamal made it 2-1 in the 21st.
An own goal from Florian Lejeune extended Barcelona’s lead after halftime before Camello scored again for Rayo. Raphinha then added his second of the night, and Lamine Yamal completed the scoring in the 90th minute.
Raphinha and Yamal both finished with braces as Barcelona continued their perfect start to the campaign.
Real Madrid Cruise Past Málaga 4-0
Real Madrid produced one of Matchday 3’s most convincing wins with a 4-0 victory over Málaga at the Bernabéu.
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 19th minute, before an Alfonso Herrero own goal doubled Madrid’s advantage. Kylian Mbappé scored in the 30th minute to put the game firmly under control before halftime.
Arda Güler added the fourth in stoppage time, completing a dominant performance and another strong early-season result for Madrid.
Yassir Zabiri Hat-Trick Leads Racing to 3-2 Win
Racing Santander claimed their first win of the season in dramatic fashion, beating Elche 3-2.
The standout performer was Yassir Zabiri, who scored all three Racing goals to complete a Matchday 3 hat-trick. It was one of the best individual performances of the round and gave Racing an important early boost. See where modern performances fit historically in our guide to the most hat-tricks in Laliga history.
Levante Put Five Past Real Betis
Levante produced the biggest surprise of the round by beating Real Betis 5-2.
The seven-goal contest was one of Matchday 3’s highest-scoring games and gave Levante a major confidence-building result against a Betis side that had started the season strongly.
Álex Baena Leads Atlético to 3-1 Win at Sevilla
Atlético Madrid earned an important away victory, beating Sevilla 3-1 at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.
Álex Baena was one of the standout figures in the win as Atlético showed greater cutting edge in the final third and collected three valuable points away from home.
Aubameyang Scores Again as Deportivo Stay Unbeaten
Deportivo continued their encouraging return to the top flight with a 3-1 win over Valencia.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang extended his strong scoring start, while Deportivo remained unbeaten through the opening three matchdays.
Other Matchday 3 Results
Alavés 1-0 Villarreal
Lucas Boyé scored the only goal as Alavés continued their excellent start with a narrow home win over Villarreal.
Real Sociedad 2-1 Espanyol
Real Sociedad secured their first victory of the season by edging Espanyol 2-1.
Celta Vigo 0-2 Athletic Club
Athletic Club collected their first points of the campaign with a disciplined 2-0 away win at Celta Vigo.
Osasuna 1-0 Getafe
Osasuna earned a second consecutive victory with a narrow 1-0 home win over Getafe.
Top Performers of Laliga Matchday 3
- Yassir Zabiri — Racing Santander: Scored a hat-trick in Racing’s 3-2 victory over Elche.
- Raphinha — Barcelona: Scored twice in the 5-2 win against Rayo Vallecano.
- Lamine Yamal — Barcelona: Added two goals, including the final strike of the match.
- Kylian Mbappé — Real Madrid: Continued his scoring start with another goal against Málaga.
- Álex Baena — Atlético Madrid: Played a leading role in Atlético’s 3-1 away win at Sevilla.
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang — Deportivo: Continued his strong early-season scoring form.
What We Learned From Laliga Matchday 3
Barcelona’s Attack Is Already Producing Big Numbers
Five goals against Rayo, after five against Elche in Matchday 2, underline how quickly Barcelona’s attack has found rhythm. Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both scoring twice was another warning to the rest of the league.
Real Madrid Continue to Look Ruthless
Madrid’s 4-0 win was comfortable from an early stage. Bellingham, Mbappé and Güler all getting on the scoresheet also showed that the goals are not dependent on just one player.
Racing Have a New Match-Winner in Zabiri
A hat-trick in a 3-2 victory is exactly the kind of performance that can transform momentum for a promoted or rebuilding side. Zabiri’s display was arguably the individual story of the round.
Deportivo’s Return Is Gathering Momentum
Deportivo’s 3-1 victory over Valencia kept them unbeaten through three games. That start has made them one of the most interesting early-season stories.
Levante Can Hurt Bigger Teams
Scoring five against Betis was a major statement. It showed that Levante have enough attacking threat to punish opponents who leave space.
Matchday 3 by the Numbers
- 10 matches were completed.
- 38 goals were scored across the round.
- Barcelona and Levante both scored five goals.
- Yassir Zabiri scored the only hat-trick of the matchday.
- Real Madrid recorded the biggest clean-sheet win, beating Málaga 4-0.
- Barcelona vs Rayo and Levante vs Betis both produced seven goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Matchday 3 was played from August 28 to August 31, 2026.
Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at Spotify Camp Nou. Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both scored twice.
Real Madrid beat Málaga 4-0 at the Bernabéu, with goals involving Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler, plus an own goal.
Yassir Zabiri scored a hat-trick for Racing Santander in their 3-2 win over Elche.
Two matches produced seven goals: Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 and Levante beat Real Betis 5-2.
Yes. Deportivo beat Valencia 3-1 and remained unbeaten through their opening three Laliga matches.
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Updated September 8, 2026: Matchday 3 results and key events were checked against official Laliga records.
