Matchday 8 recap (updated October 31, 2026): Nine fixtures have finished; Levante and Sevilla drew 3–3 after three stoppage-time goals. Rayo–Athletic has no final result and is scheduled to resume December 9 at 20:00 CET, behind closed doors. See our resumption-date explainer. The nine completed results remain unchanged.
See the earlier Matchday 8 preview for the original fixture preview.
LaLiga Matchday 8 Results So Far: Nine Finals, One Abandoned Fixture
| Date | Fixture | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | Málaga 1–1 Espanyol | Final |
| Oct 10 | Alavés 1–2 Atlético Madrid | Final |
| Oct 10 | Barcelona 3–0 Getafe | Final |
| Oct 10 | Real Madrid 1–0 Villarreal | Final |
| Oct 10 | Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Club | Abandoned — no final result |
| Oct 11 | Elche 0–0 Celta Vigo | Final |
| Oct 11 | Real Sociedad 3–2 Deportivo | Final |
| Oct 11 | Real Betis 5–2 Osasuna | Final |
| Oct 11 | Racing Santander 2–2 Valencia | Final |
| Oct 12 | Levante 3–3 Sevilla | Final |
Biggest Winner: Real Betis
Betis scored five times, the most by any team across the nine completed Matchday 8 fixtures. Isco’s two goals, including an early penalty, propelled a 5–2 win over Osasuna.
Barcelona and Madrid Keep Winning
Barcelona’s 3–0 win over Getafe featured goals from Anthony Gordon, Gabriel Jesus and Jules Koundé. Real Madrid edged Villarreal 1–0 courtesy of Yan Diomande. Read our October 10 results report for both games and Atlético Madrid’s victory at Alavés.
Later development: Following Vinicius Jr’s red card against Villarreal, the federation imposed a four-match league ban that includes El Clásico. See why Vinicius will miss Barcelona vs Real Madrid for the complete disciplinary breakdown.
Most Dramatic Late Moment: Málaga Rescue a Draw
Adrián Niño struck in the 90+3rd minute to rescue Málaga’s 1–1 draw with Espanyol after Bryan Gil’s early opener. Our October 9 match report explains how the draw unfolded.
Outstanding Matchday 8 Stories
See our Rayo–Athletic abandonment report for the circumstances and current status.
Rayo–Athletic: abandoned after crowd protests at Vallecas. It did not produce a final 0–0 draw and should not count as a completed league result. See the official LaLiga match status.
Levante–Sevilla: Finished 3–3 on October 12. Sevilla took a 2–0 lead, Levante recovered, Isaac Romero appeared to win it for Sevilla, and Ifeanyi Ndukwe levelled in the 99th minute. Isaac Romero received a second yellow card. See the official match centre.
Who Won and Lost Ground?
For a later comparison of the title race and standout players, read our Matchday 11 highlights: results, winners and losers.
Winners — Betis, Barcelona and Real Madrid: Betis took three points with their seven-goal thriller against Osasuna, while Barcelona maintained their perfect league start by beating Getafe 3–0. Real Madrid stayed in touch through a tight 1–0 victory against Villarreal. Compare this round with our Matchday 7 highlights or the subsequent Matchday 9 highlights and winners-and-losers review to see how the title-race picture developed.
Points dropped — Osasuna and Villarreal: Osasuna conceded five goals at Betis; Villarreal lost by a single goal at the Bernabéu. Neither result should be judged in isolation, but both leave work to do before Matchday 9.
Still unresolved: Rayo–Athletic was abandoned and has no confirmed final result. Levante–Sevilla finished 3–3 on October 12 and is included among the nine completed Matchday 8 fixtures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rayo Vallecano against Athletic Club was abandoned and has no final score.
Isco scored twice in a 5–2 victory.
Not completely. Nine fixtures have finished, including Levante–Sevilla’s 3–3 draw on October 12, but Rayo–Athletic was abandoned and remains without a final result.
