LaLiga Matchday 8 Roundup

Last Updated on October 7, 2025 10:38 am by Erwin Noguera

The 8th matchday of the La Liga season has concluded, giving us some intriguing results among the top six teams. The current leaders have pulled ahead following a match against another top contender; one of the leading teams suffered an unexpected defeat, and the teams ranked 4th to 6th had a successful day.

The clash between Real Madrid and Villarreal yielded expected results and showcased exceptional football. This outcome also paved the way for Real Madrid to maintain their position at the top of the standings.

In a surprising turn of events, Barcelona, who were the favorites against Sevilla, delivered a performance that astounded everyone. Not only were the home fans celebrating, but football enthusiasts around the world were equally shocked by the result.

It’s interesting to note that the middle of the table remains tightly contested. Teams currently in the relegation zone could easily leapfrog their rivals with just one favorable result.

Now, let’s take a closer look at what happened during the 8th matchday before we discuss what lies ahead.

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LaLiga Matchday 8 Roundup: Real Madrid vs. Villarreal

This clash between two of the top teams this season was expected to be slightly competitive. However, it was Real Madrid’s show from start to finish.

The home team had the ball 70% of the match and triple the amount of shots that their opponents, as they kept trying to pierce through their defense.

It was quite a surprise that the first goal didn’t come until the second half. Fortunately, it happened just two minutes into the half when Vinicius Junior took a shot and was awarded a penalty kick, which he converted to make it 2-0 in the match. Villarreal responded shortly after the penalty, but their efforts were frustrated when Mbappe scored in the 81st minute to seal the victory.

Result: Real Madrid 3-1 Villarreal

LaLiga Matchday 8 Roundup: Sevilla vs. Barcelona

This performance left everyone in shock, as the underdog not only defeated a strong opponent but also ruined their day. It was expected that the hosts would put up a fight before Barcelona could find their rhythm, but nobody predicted that they would capitalize on an early penalty in the 13th minute.

While Barcelona maintained 61% possession throughout the match and attacked more frequently, it was surprising to see Sevilla’s Isaac Romero score in the 37th minute, giving the home team a strong lead. Barcelona finally showed some resilience in the 7th minute of stoppage time in the first half, which helped ease their fans’ worries.

One would expect the visitors to come out swinging in the second half, but despite having more ball control, they couldn’t find the back of the net. It was astonishing when Sevilla scored again in the 90th minute, and they sealed the deal with a fourth goal in the 6th minute of stoppage time, effectively destroying Barcelona in this match.

Result: Sevilla 4-1 Barcelona

LaLiga Matchday 8 Roundup: Espanyol vs. Betis

The hosts took Betis by surprise in this clash, starting strong as Pol Lozano scored the first goal in the 15th minute, but it seems like it wasn’t enough to deter Real Betis from going hard.

It took until the second half for us to see more effective action in the clash, but it was the visitors’ time to retaliate, as they got the turnaround going swiftly, with the equalizer landing in the 54th minute, and the takeover one in the 63rd minute.

After that, it was just about keeping their opponents at bay, holding the score as it was until the match was finished.

Result: Espanyol 1-2 Betis

LaLiga Matchday 8 Roundup: Celta de Vigo vs. Atletico Madrid

We were expecting Atletico Madrid to triumph in this match, but we were disappointed by their performance. Celta Vigo deserves credit for forcing the game to end in a draw.

Atletico Madrid initially took the lead thanks to Carl Starfelt’s own goal, which may have caused the visitors to become complacent. They seemed unwilling to make the effort to maintain their advantage, which ultimately led to their downfall.

Things took a turn when Clement Lenglet was sent off, leaving Atletico with one fewer player on the field. This gave Celta Vigo the chance to even the score, as they had already dominated possession for most of the match.

In the 68th minute, Iago Aspas scored the equalizer. At that point, we found ourselves rooting for the hosts to pull off an upset with a second goal, as we were frustrated by Atletico’s lack of drive throughout the match.

Result: Celta de Vigo 1-1 Atletico Madrid