The headline of 7 September 2026 was undoubtedly Real Sociedad’s hard-fought 3-2 victory over Elche in LaLiga, a result that not only handed the Basque side three points but also pushed Elche deeper into the relegation zone. Across the border in Italy, Lazio’s 2-1 away win at Udinese kept the Roman club firmly in the Champions League race, while Cagliari’s narrow 1-0 triumph over Lecce added another three points to the Sardinian side’s early-season tally. A pair of draws in Spain and Italy rounded off a busy weekend of top-flight football.

LaLiga

  • Getafe 1-1 Celta Vigo
  • Elche 2-3 Real Sociedad

The Getafe vs Celta Vigo draw saw both sides split the points at the Estadio Coliseum, a result that leaves Getafe hovering just outside the European qualification spots. Real Sociedad’s win over Elche, detailed in the Elche vs Real Sociedad report, was the most eye-catching result of the day, with the visitors overturning a deficit to claim all three points.

Serie A

  • Cagliari 1-0 Lecce – Serie A clash at Unipol Domus
  • Udinese 1-2 Lazio

Cagliari’s solitary goal was enough to secure a home victory, as covered in the Cagliari vs Lecce story. Meanwhile, Lazio travelled to Udinese and emerged 2-1 winners, a result highlighted in the Udinese vs Lazio article. Both wins were vital for the clubs’ early-season ambitions.

Table watch

LaLiga – The league table remains dominated by the traditional powerhouses. Barcelona sit top on twelve points after four matches, firmly in a Champions League qualifying zone. Close behind are Alavés (10 points) and the duo of Real Madrid and Real Betis (both on nine points), all occupying Champions League slots. Deportivo holds the fifth Champions League place with eight points. At the opposite end, Málaga (18th with two points), Elche (19th with one point) and Valencia (20th with one point) are entrenched in the relegation zone, each fighting to avoid the drop.

Serie A – AS Roma lead the table with a perfect nine points from three games, sharing the Champions League zone with Internazionale and Lazio, both also on nine. Como (seven points) and AC Milan (seven points) round out the top five, with Milan positioned for a Europa League place. The bottom three are already marked for relegation: Venezia, Genoa and Fiorentina have yet to register a point after three fixtures.

Talking points

  • Real Sociedad’s comeback win – Overturning an early deficit to beat Elche 3-2, the Basque side demonstrated resilience and depth, a performance that could prove pivotal in the fight for European places.
  • Lazio’s away success – A 2-1 victory at Udinese keeps Lazio in the Champions League hunt and shows their ability to secure points on the road, an essential trait in a tightly contested Serie A.
  • Cagliari’s narrow edge – The Sardinians edged Lecce by a single goal, highlighting the fine margins that will define the early season and the importance of defensive solidity.
  • Getafe’s stalemate – The 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo leaves both clubs with a point each, a result that may influence the mid-table scramble for European qualification.

These results set the tone for the opening weeks of the 2026-27 campaigns in Spain and Italy, with champions-league hopefuls consolidating their positions and relegation-battlers scrambling for points. Stay tuned for the next round of fixtures and the evolving league tables.