LaLiga Matchday 9 Roundup

Last Updated on October 21, 2025 9:19 am by Erwin Noguera

The 9th matchday of LaLiga EA Sports brought strong emotions, close results, and an increasingly exciting scenario at both the top and bottom of the table.

Real Madrid maintains its lead thanks to a hard-fought victory at the Coliseum. Meanwhile, Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, Villarreal, and Real Betis remain firmly in the fight for European positions. In contrast, the teams at the bottom of the table remain embroiled in an intense battle to escape relegation in a league where every point counts.

The Spanish championship is at its most competitive. The Merengue remain at the top, but they can feel the breath of their closest rivals on their necks, especially Barcelona, who managed a dramatic comeback against Girona ahead of the eagerly awaited clásico.

Villarreal and Betis drew at La Cerámica in a thrilling match that reflected the competitiveness of the competition. Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid demonstrated its strength at the Metropolitano, beating Osasuna with a team effort and a high-octane finish.

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LaLiga Matchday 9 Roundup: Barcelona vs. Girona

FC Barcelona secured three crucial points against Girona at Montjuic thanks to an epic finish by Ronald Araújo, who played as a striker in the final minutes to score the winning goal (2-1). The match began in a tense atmosphere, marked by protests from both teams in the opening seconds, in rejection of Barcelona’s upcoming clash against Villarreal in Miami. Once the ball was in play, the Azulgranas dominated possession but struggled to break down their opponents’ solid defense.

The first goal came from a moment of genius by Pedri, who turned the opposition’s area into his own playground and finished with class to open the scoring. However, Girona responded with character and managed to equalize thanks to a spectacular bicycle kick from Witsel, which could be a contender for goal of the season. From then on, Barcelona began to suffer: Hansi Flick’s team lost fluidity, made mistakes in their build-up play, and got outplayed by their opponents’ transitions.

When it looked like the draw would be the final result, Flick played his last card by moving Araújo to the number 9 position. The gamble paid off: in added time, the Uruguayan took advantage of a pass from De Jong to score the winning goal and keep his team in the fight for the lead.

Result: Barcelona 2-1 Girona

LaLiga Matchday 9 Roundup: Villarreal vs. Real Betis

The clash between Villarreal and Real Betis ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw at La Cerámica, after a match that had everything: goals, intensity, and alternating dominance. On the pitch, Manuel Pellegrini’s Betis started stronger, creating danger with Abde and Cucho Hernández, although they were unable to convert their chances.

The home team, somewhat sluggish at the start, reacted before halftime. A loss in midfield allowed Tajon Buchanan to run down the right wing and powerfully finish at the far post to open the scoring. However, Betis did not give up and found the equalizer thanks to a good team move that was finished off by Abde, rounding off an outstanding performance.

The second half was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams trading blows and chances. Villarreal took the lead with a goal from Jackson, but Betis responded immediately through Cucho Hernández, sealing the final score at 2-2. The result leaves both teams satisfied as they continue their fight for European places in an increasingly tight league.

Result: Villarreal 2-2 Real Betis

LaLiga Matchday 9 Roundup: Atlético Madrid vs. Osasuna

Atlético Madrid once again demonstrated their strength at home with a narrow 1-0 victory over Osasuna at the Metropolitano. Diego Simeone’s side dominated the early stages of the match with an attacking approach that created several chances for Griezmann and Baena, although a lack of precision and a goal ruled out for offside kept the score level. Osasuna, for their part, resisted with discipline and tried to take advantage of counterattacks to unsettle Oblak.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with Atlético applying pressure but struggling to create clear chances until Giuliano Simeone came on and transformed the attack. With just a quarter of an hour remaining, a combination between the young striker and Thiago Almada broke the deadlock, with the Argentine finishing skillfully to secure the victory. In the closing moments, Oblak made a crucial save against Budimir, helping to secure three important points.

This result solidifies Atlético’s position at the top of the table and keeps their title hopes alive. On the other hand, Osasuna remains winless away from home and will need to improve its performance if it hopes to escape the bottom of the table.

Result: Atlético Madrid 1-0 Osasuna

LaLiga Matchday 9 Roundup: Getafe vs. Real Madrid

Real Madrid beat Getafe (0-1) in a tough, hard-fought match at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. Xabi Alonso’s side dominated possession but came up against José Bordalás’s team’s ironclad defense, which opted for a five-man back line and gave up possession in search of the counterattack. The match broke down in the final stages after an absurd sending off for Nyom, who struck Vinícius without the ball seconds after coming on.

That action changed the game. With an extra man, Real Madrid found space, and Mbappé took advantage of the opportunity: the Frenchman pounced on a loose ball in the area and scored the winning goal, securing three vital points to maintain the lead.Before the goal, the striker had had two clear chances, but it was at the moment of greatest tension that he showed his killer instinct.

The end was an exercise in survival for Los Blancos, with Courtois intervening in stoppage time to prevent the equalizer. Between Mbappé’s accuracy, the strength of the defense, and Xabi Alonso’s tactical intelligence, Real Madrid remains the main contender for the title.

Result: Getafe 0-1 Real Madrid