If you thought the title race was a two-horse race, think again!
Matchday 19: Results So Far
The weekend kicked off with intense battles across Spain. Villarreal was the big winner of the round so far, putting immense pressure on the top three.
• Villarreal 3-1 Deportivo Alavés: A masterclass second half saw goals from Moleiro, Moreno, and Mikautadze. Villarreal is now officially the "third force" in Spain.
• Girona 1-0 CA Osasuna: Girona continues their resurgence with a hard-fought home win.
• Valencia 1-1 Elche: A frustrating night at the Mestalla as Valencia failed to pull clear of the drop zone.
• Real Oviedo 1-1 Real Betis: Real Betis dropped crucial points in their hunt for European football.
• Getafe 1-2 Real Sociedad: (Friday Night) A last-minute winner for the visitors silenced the Coliseum.
The Current La Liga Table (Top 10)
Last updated: Sunday, Jan 11, 2026. 7:30am WAT.
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Barcelona | 19 | +33 | 49 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 19 | +24 | 45 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 19 | +20 | 42 |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 19 | +17 | 38 |
| 5 | Espanyol | 18 | +3 | 33 |
| 6 | Real Betis | 19 | +6 | 29 |
| 7 | Celta Vigo | 18 | +4 | 26 |
| 8 | Athletic Club | 19 | -8 | 24 |
| 9 | Elche CF | 19 | +1 | 23 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad | 19 | -3 | 21 |
Remaining Fixtures: Don't Miss a Minute!
The action isn't over yet. Here are the remaining Matchday 19 games scheduled for today and tomorrow. All times are in West Africa Time (WAT).
Sunday, January 11, 2026
• 2:00 PM: Rayo Vallecano vs. Mallorca
• 4:15 PM: Levante vs. Espanyol
• 8:00 PM: Special Event: Spanish Super Cup Final: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona (Jeddah)
Monday, January 12, 2026
• 9:00 PM: Sevilla vs. Celta Vigo
The Big Takeaway
Villarreal’s victory over Alavés has moved them 4 points clear of Atlético Madrid. While Barcelona and Real Madrid fight for the Super Cup trophy in the Middle East, the domestic league has become a battlefield. Can Sevilla climb out of the mid-table rut on Monday night? Will Barcelona maintain their 4-point lead when they return to league action?
Stay tuned as we bring you every goal and every tackle!