Laliga Matchday 6 is a split midweek round. Seven fixtures are now complete, including Barcelona’s 7-2 win over Racing Santander, Atlético Madrid’s 4-0 win over Osasuna and Sevilla’s 1-0 win at RC Deportivo. Levante vs Athletic Club has been postponed because of heavy rain, and two more matches remain scheduled for September 17, 2026. Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo opened the round early with a 0-0 draw on September 3. The rest of the matchday now arrives immediately after Matchday 5, creating a compressed three-day stretch that can quickly reshape both the top and bottom of the table.
Barcelona lead on 18 points from six matches after beating Racing Santander 7-2, with Real Madrid second on 15 points. Atlético Madrid and Sevilla are on 13 points, Real Betis have 15 points after beating Getafe 1-0, and RC Deportivo are on nine after their first league defeat.
This Laliga Matchday 6 preview includes every fixture, confirmed Spain and GMT+8 kick-off time, the biggest matches and five table swings to watch during the midweek round.
Laliga Matchday 6 Fixtures and Kick-Off Times
Spain is on CEST (UTC+2) during Matchday 6. GMT+8 is six hours ahead, which means every remaining evening fixture falls after midnight on the following calendar day for GMT+8 viewers.
| Date | Match | Spain Time | GMT+8 | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 3 | Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo | 21:00 CEST | 03:00, Sep 4 | 0-0 FT |
| Tue, Sep 15 | Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol | 19:00 CEST | 01:00, Sep 16 | 2-1 FT |
| Tue, Sep 15 | Deportivo Alavés vs Valencia | 20:00 CEST | 02:00, Sep 16 | 0-1 FT |
| Tue, Sep 15 | Elche vs Real Madrid | 21:30 CEST | 03:30, Sep 16 | 2-3 FT |
| Wed, Sep 16 | Atlético Madrid vs Osasuna | 19:00 CEST | 01:00, Sep 17 | 4-0 FT |
| Wed, Sep 16 | RC Deportivo vs Sevilla | 19:00 CEST | 01:00, Sep 17 | 0-1 FT |
| Wed, Sep 16 | Barcelona vs Racing Santander | 21:30 CEST | 03:30, Sep 17 | 7-2 FT |
| Wed, Sep 16 | Levante vs Athletic Club | 21:30 CEST | 03:30, Sep 17 | Rescheduled — Oct 21, 20:00 CEST / Oct 22, 02:00 GMT+8 |
| Thu, Sep 17 | Real Betis vs Getafe | 19:00 CEST | 01:00, Sep 18 | 1-0 FT |
| Thu, Sep 17 | Málaga vs Villarreal | 21:30 CEST | 03:30, Sep 18 | 1-3 FT |
For continuously updated dates and kickoff times, visit our Laliga Schedule 2026/27. You can also check the Laliga Matches Upcoming Today page for the next confirmed fixtures.
Why Matchday 6 Is Different
Matchday 6 does not follow the usual weekend pattern. Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo played their fixture on September 3, finishing 0-0 at Reale Arena, while the other nine matches were placed across September 15, 16 and 17.
That means Real Sociedad and Celta have already played six league matches, while most of the division entered the remaining Matchday 6 schedule having played five. The temporary imbalance matters when reading the table: points totals should be compared alongside matches played until the round is completed.
Read our full report from the advanced fixture in Real Sociedad 0-0 Celta Vigo.
The Table During Matchday 6
Barcelona lead Laliga with 18 points from six matches after beating Racing Santander 7-2. Real Madrid are second on 15 points from six matches, Atlético Madrid and Sevilla are on 13 points, and Real Betis have 15 points from six matches after beating Getafe 1-0. RC Deportivo are on nine points after their first league defeat.
| Position | Team | Played | Points | Matchday 6 Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 6 | 18 | Barcelona 7-2 Racing Santander (FT) |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 6 | 15 | Elche 2-3 Real Madrid (FT) |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 6 | 13 | Atlético Madrid 4-0 Osasuna (FT) |
| 4 | Sevilla | 6 | 13 | RC Deportivo 0-1 Sevilla (FT) |
| 5 | Real Betis | 5 | 12 | vs Getafe |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 6 | 10 | Alavés 0-1 Valencia (FT) |
| 7 | RC Deportivo | 6 | 9 | RC Deportivo 0-1 Sevilla (FT) |
See the full, continuously updated Laliga Standings as the midweek matches are completed.
5 Table Swings to Watch in Laliga Matchday 6
1. Real Madrid Can Put Immediate Pressure on Barcelona
Real Madrid beat Elche 3-2 at the Martínez Valero. Madrid led 2-0, Elche recovered to 2-2, and substitute Carlos Espí scored the stoppage-time winner from a Kylian Mbappé assist. The victory moved Madrid to 15 points from six matches, level with Barcelona before the leaders face Racing Santander.
Elche begin the remaining round in 19th place with two points, while Madrid have scored 14 league goals and conceded only four. The fixture gives Madrid a chance to force Barcelona to respond rather than simply chase the leaders after the fact.
For more on Madrid’s latest form, see our Real Madrid 4-1 Rayo Vallecano Matchday 5 report.
2. Barcelona Can Make It Six Wins From Six
Barcelona 7-2 Racing Santander extended the leaders’ perfect start to six wins from six. Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona moved to 18 points. Racing remain on seven points after six matches.
The sixth straight Barcelona victory moved them to 18 points, three points clear of Real Madrid after both clubs completed six matches.
Barcelona’s attacking form also keeps attention on the season-long scoring race. Follow our updated Lamine Yamal vs Mbappé Laliga goals comparison.
3. Betis Can Stay Level With Madrid — or Even Move Above Them
Real Betis moved to 12 points by coming from behind to beat Villarreal 2-1 in the final match of Matchday 5. Their Matchday 6 home fixture against Getafe gives them another opportunity to stay in the early title conversation.
A Betis win would take them to 15 points, level with Real Madrid. Their final position relative to Madrid would then depend on the applicable Laliga tiebreakers after both clubs have completed six matches.
Catch up on the comeback in our Villarreal 1-2 Real Betis report.
4. The 10-Point Group Could Break Apart
The former 10-point group has now split apart. Atlético Madrid and Sevilla both moved to 13 points with September 16 wins, while Deportivo Alavés remain on 10 after losing 1-0 to Valencia.
- Alavés 0-1 Valencia: Luis Rioja’s 78th-minute goal gave Valencia their first league win and left Alavés on 10 points from six matches.
- Atlético Madrid 4-0 Osasuna: Atlético moved to 13 points from six matches.
- RC Deportivo 0-1 Sevilla: Sevilla moved to 13 points and ended Deportivo’s unbeaten start.
The completed results have separated Atlético and Sevilla from Alavés, while Deportivo remain on nine points after six matches.
5. Málaga vs Villarreal Is Already a High-Pressure Bottom-of-the-Table Match
The final fixture of the round could be one of the most important despite not involving a title contender. Málaga enter Matchday 6 on three points and Villarreal on two, placing both clubs near the relegation places.
Villarreal earned their first league win with a 3-1 victory at Málaga, moving to five points from six matches. Málaga remain winless on three points from six matches.
Other Matchday 6 Fixtures Worth Watching
Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano took all three points after a fast start. Álvaro García scored in the 3rd minute and Adrià Pedrosa made it 2-0 in the 26th before Roberto Fernández pulled one back for Espanyol in the 54th. Rayo move to seven points from six completed matches.
RC Deportivo 0-1 Sevilla
Sevilla ended Deportivo’s unbeaten return with a 1-0 away win on September 16. The result moved Sevilla to 13 points from six matches and left Deportivo on nine.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been central to Deportivo’s start. Read more in our feature on Aubameyang’s historic start with Deportivo.
Levante vs Athletic Club — Postponed
The September 16 fixture was postponed shortly before kickoff after heavy rain left the Ciutat de València pitch unplayable. The fixture has since been rescheduled for October 21 at 20:00 CEST (October 22 at 02:00 GMT+8).
What to Watch Across the Midweek Round
- Barcelona kept the only perfect record. The 7-2 win over Racing Santander made it six wins from six.
- Barcelona responded to Real Madrid. The leaders are now on 18 points, while Madrid have 15 and Betis can also reach 15 with a win over Getafe.
- Deportivo’s unbeaten start ended. Sevilla won 1-0 at Riazor, leaving Deportivo on nine points from six matches.
- Atlético and Sevilla separated from the 10-point group. Both moved to 13 points after wins on September 16, while Alavés remained on 10 after losing to Valencia.
- Villarreal earned their first win near the bottom. Their 3-1 victory at Málaga moved them to five points, while Málaga remain winless on three points and Elche are still without a win after losing 3-2 to Real Madrid.
For a full recap of what set up these storylines, read our Laliga Matchday 5 Highlights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Laliga Matchday 6 is a split round. Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo played to a 0-0 draw on September 3, 2026. The remaining nine fixtures are scheduled from September 15 to September 17, 2026.
Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo was scheduled as an advanced Matchday 6 fixture and was played on September 3. The other nine Matchday 6 matches take place in the midweek window from September 15 to 17.
Barcelona’s 7-2 win over Racing Santander moved the leaders to 18 points from six matches, three ahead of Real Madrid. Real Betis vs Getafe is now the remaining Matchday 6 fixture with the biggest immediate impact near the top, as Betis can reach 15 points with a win.
Barcelona lead with 18 points from six matches. Real Madrid are second with 15 points from six matches, Atlético Madrid and Sevilla have 13 points, and Real Betis have 15 points from six matches after beating Getafe 1-0.
Spain is on CEST (UTC+2), so GMT+8 is six hours ahead. A 19:00 match in Spain starts at 01:00 the next day in GMT+8, while a 21:30 match starts at 03:30 the next day.
See our continuously updated Laliga Schedule 2026/27 for fixtures, matchdays and confirmed kick-off times.
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Last verified September 17, 2026 (GMT+8): Matchday 5 is complete. Matchday 6 has seven confirmed completed fixtures, including Barcelona 7-2 Racing Santander, Atlético Madrid 4-0 Osasuna and RC Deportivo 0-1 Sevilla. Levante vs Athletic Club was postponed because heavy rain left the pitch unplayable; a new date is still to be confirmed. Real Betis vs Getafe and Málaga vs Villarreal remain scheduled for September 17. Kick-off times can be adjusted, so the schedule should be checked again before each match.
With most of the round now played, compare these pre-match storylines with our LaLiga Matchday 6 highlights and results analysis.
