The biggest result of the day came from Espanyol, who defeated Levante 3-0, taking them to the top of the LaLiga standings. This win, combined with other results, has set the stage for an exciting season ahead. For more on this match, see the Espanyol 3-0 Levante – LaLiga match report.

LaLiga

  • Racing Santander 2-2 Villarreal
  • Espanyol 3-0 Levante

Table watch

After the latest round of matches, the LaLiga standings have Espanyol, Alavés, and Sevilla at the top, all with 3 points and situated in the Champions League zone. Racing Santander and Villarreal follow closely, also in the Champions League zone. At the other end of the table, Rayo Vallecano, Levante, and Getafe find themselves in the relegation zone, with 0 points each.

Talking points

  • The biggest win of the day was Espanyol's 3-0 victory over Levante, a significant margin that puts them firmly at the top of the standings.
  • Racing Santander and Villarreal played out a closely contested 2-2 draw, showing that both teams have the potential to challenge for higher positions in the league.
  • Espanyol's strong start to the season, combined with Alavés and Sevilla also winning, sets up an intriguing battle for the top spots in LaLiga, with several teams already showing their intent to compete for Champions League places. For more on recent transfers that may impact the season, see Confirmed Transfers: Jens Hjertø-Dahl to Hull and more and for a look back at previous days' results, see the 2026-08-15 football roundup: LaLiga results.