Laliga Matchday 5 takes place from September 11 to September 14, 2026, with all 10 fixtures now confirmed. Barcelona enter the round as the early leaders after winning their first four league matches, while Alavés have emerged as the surprise package just behind them. Real Madrid and Real Betis are also firmly in the early title picture.
The round includes Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano, Levante vs Barcelona, Real Sociedad vs Atlético Madrid and a Monday-night meeting between Villarreal and Real Betis.
Below is the complete Laliga Matchday 5 preview, including confirmed fixtures, kick-off times in Spain and GMT+8, the biggest matches and the main storylines to follow.
Laliga Matchday 5 Fixtures and Kick-Off Times
Spain is on CEST (UTC+2) during this round. GMT+8 is six hours ahead, so several evening matches in Spain fall after midnight the following day in GMT+8.
| Date | Match | Spain Time | GMT+8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 11 | Sevilla vs Valencia | 21:00 CEST | 03:00, Sep 12 |
| Sat, Sep 12 | Racing Santander vs Alavés | 14:00 CEST | 20:00, Sep 12 |
| Sat, Sep 12 | Osasuna vs Espanyol | 16:15 CEST | 22:15, Sep 12 |
| Sat, Sep 12 | Athletic Club vs Elche | 18:30 CEST | 00:30, Sep 13 |
| Sat, Sep 12 | Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano | 21:00 CEST | 03:00, Sep 13 |
| Sun, Sep 13 | Celta vs Málaga | 14:00 CEST | 20:00, Sep 13 |
| Sun, Sep 13 | Levante vs Barcelona | 16:15 CEST | 22:15, Sep 13 |
| Sun, Sep 13 | Getafe vs Deportivo La Coruña | 18:30 CEST | 00:30, Sep 14 |
| Sun, Sep 13 | Real Sociedad vs Atlético Madrid | 21:00 CEST | 03:00, Sep 14 |
| Mon, Sep 14 | Villarreal vs Real Betis | 21:00 CEST | 03:00, Sep 15 |
For the continuously updated fixture list, visit our Laliga Schedule 2026/27. For the latest table, see the Laliga Standings.
Laliga Standings Context Before Matchday 5
Barcelona lead with 12 points from four matches after a perfect start, scoring 17 goals and conceding only two. Alavés are second with 10 points, while Real Madrid and Real Betis have nine points each.
The standings make Matchday 5 particularly interesting. Barcelona can maintain their perfect record at Levante, Alavés have a chance to continue their surprise start at Racing Santander, and Real Madrid will try to respond immediately after their first defeat of the season.
Matchday 4 produced major swings in momentum, including Barcelona’s 5-0 win at Valencia, Real Betis’ 1-0 victory over Real Madrid and Alavés’ 5-2 win against Osasuna. See the full recap in our Laliga Matchday 4 Highlights.
Key Matches to Watch in Laliga Matchday 5
Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid return home needing a response after Real Betis ended their perfect start with a 1-0 win in Matchday 4.
Madrid had opportunities to rescue that game, including a late penalty, but could not find an equaliser. Their Matchday 5 meeting with Rayo gives them an immediate chance to re-establish momentum and remain close to Barcelona at the top.
For Kylian Mbappé, the match also offers another opportunity to add to his early-season scoring numbers. Follow our season comparison in Lamine Yamal vs Mbappé: Who Will Score More Goals in Laliga 2026/27?
Levante vs Barcelona
Barcelona have been the strongest team through the opening four league matches, winning all four and producing a 17-2 goal difference.
Their 5-0 victory at Valencia in Matchday 4 was their most emphatic result so far. Lamine Yamal scored twice in that match, with Fermín López, Raphinha and Pedri also finding the net.
Levante now face the challenge of slowing down a Barcelona side that has combined high scoring with a strong defensive start.
Racing Santander vs Alavés
Alavés have been one of the biggest early surprises of the 2026/27 season. They enter Matchday 5 with 10 points from four matches after an unbeaten start.
Lucas Boyé was the headline performer in their 5-2 win over Osasuna, scoring a hat-trick. Racing Santander will therefore be facing one of the league’s most confident teams when they meet on Saturday.
The game is an important test of whether Alavés can turn their excellent opening month into a sustained challenge near the top of the table.
Real Sociedad vs Atlético Madrid
Real Sociedad come into this fixture after a dramatic 3-2 win at Elche, secured by Luka Sučić’s 90th-minute goal despite Sociedad finishing with 10 men.
Atlético Madrid, by contrast, will be looking for a reaction after losing 3-0 at Athletic Club. That makes this one of the most important momentum matches of the weekend.
Both teams have already dropped points early in the campaign, so a win could make a significant difference before the schedule becomes more congested.
Villarreal vs Real Betis
Matchday 5 closes on Monday with Real Betis travelling to Villarreal.
Betis arrive with confidence after handing Real Madrid their first defeat of the season. Villarreal, meanwhile, will want a response after losing 3-2 at home to Deportivo La Coruña despite leading twice.
With Betis already on nine points, another away result would strengthen their position among the early leaders.
Other Matchday 5 Storylines
Sevilla and Valencia Open the Round
Sevilla vs Valencia starts Matchday 5 on Friday night. Valencia need a response after their 5-0 home defeat to Barcelona, while Sevilla will look to build on the point they took from Espanyol despite playing much of the second half with 10 men.
Athletic Club Look to Build on Their Atlético Win
Athletic Club host Elche after producing one of Matchday 4’s standout results, a 3-0 victory over Atlético Madrid at San Mamés.
Deportivo Aim to Continue Their Strong Return
Deportivo La Coruña visit Getafe after an impressive 3-2 comeback win at Villarreal. Their early results have made them one of the most interesting promoted sides to follow.
What to Watch in Laliga Matchday 5
- Can Barcelona make it five wins from five? The leaders travel to Levante with the league’s strongest early attacking record.
- How will Real Madrid respond? Their first defeat came against Betis, making the Rayo match an important bounce-back opportunity.
- Is Alavés’ start sustainable? Ten points from four games has put them firmly among the early leaders.
- Can Atlético recover quickly? A difficult trip to Real Sociedad follows the 3-0 loss at Athletic Club.
- Can Betis keep pace near the top? Their trip to Villarreal comes after one of the biggest wins of Matchday 4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Laliga Matchday 5 is played from Friday, September 11 to Monday, September 14, 2026.
Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano kicks off at 21:00 CEST on Saturday, September 12, which is 03:00 GMT+8 on Sunday, September 13.
Levante vs Barcelona kicks off at 16:15 CEST on Sunday, September 13, which is 22:15 GMT+8 on the same day.
Barcelona lead with 12 points from four matches, followed by Alavés with 10 points. Real Madrid and Real Betis have nine points each.
See our continuously updated Laliga Schedule 2026/27 for fixtures, dates and confirmed kick-off times.
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Updated September 9, 2026: Matchday 5 dates and kick-off times were checked against the official Laliga fixture schedule. Fixture times can still be changed by the league, so our schedule page is updated when new confirmations are announced.
