Here’s a summary of La Liga 2025-26 Matchday 1:
▪️Barcelona started in style with a 3–0 away win at Mallorca, led by a stunning Lamine Yamal goal. New signing Marcus Rashford made his debut.
▪️Real Madrid edged Osasuna 1–0 at the Bernabéu, Kylian Mbappé scoring a penalty on his league debut under new coach Xabi Alonso.
▪️Espanyol shocked Atlético Madrid 2–1, coming from behind to snatch victory, a huge boost for the newly promoted side.
▪️Athletic Club beat Sevilla 3–2 in one of the weekend’s thrillers at San Mamés.
▪️Rayo Vallecano won 3–1 at Girona after goalkeeper Gazzaniga’s nightmare (two mistakes + red card).
▪️Villarreal defeated newcomers Real Oviedo 2–0 with a solid performance.
▪️Alavés got off to a good start, beating Levante 2–1.
▪️Celta Vigo disappointed at home, losing 0–2 to Getafe.
▪️Valencia and Real Sociedad played out a 1–1 draw at Mestalla.
▪️Elche, back in La Liga, held Real Betis 1–1.
▪️Barcelona & Real Madrid both won but with different styles: Barça dominant, Madrid grinding a result.
▪️Espanyol’s upset of Atlético was the headline shock of the round.
▪️Promoted sides had mixed fortunes: Oviedo lost, Elche drew, Espanyol stunned Atleti.
▪️After MD1, Barcelona top the table on goal difference (+3).