From Real Madrid’s emphatic away victory to Barcelona’s hard-fought derby win at the Metropolitano, Matchday 12 delivered drama, clinical finishing and important points across Spain. The results have sharpened the title race and left several clubs with plenty to ponder as the campaign gathers pace.
Matchday 12 Results
Friday 6 November
Sevilla 0-0 Alavés
Saturday 7 November
Málaga 1-2 Racing de Santander
Espanyol 0-0 Deportivo La Coruña
Osasuna 1-1 Athletic Club
Valencia 0-3 Real Madrid
Sunday 8 November
Elche 0-2 Real Betis
Real Sociedad 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
Celta Vigo 0-0 Levante
Villarreal 2-0 Getafe
Atlético Madrid 1-2 Barcelona
Barcelona maintained their position at the top with a composed 2-1 victory away to Atlético Madrid, thanks to a brace from Fermín López. Real Madrid responded with a convincing 3-0 win at Valencia, keeping the pressure on the leaders. Real Betis continued their strong form with an away success at Elche, while Villarreal secured a solid home win over Getafe.
Updated La Liga Table
| POS | Team | P | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 12 | +35 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 12 | +21 | 30 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 12 | +13 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis | 12 | +5 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad | 12 | +1 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla | 12 | -2 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | +4 | 16 |
| 8 | Villarreal | 12 | +2 | 15 |
| 9 | Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | +1 | 15 |
| 10 | Racing de Santander | 12 | -13 | 14 |
| 11 | Celta Vigo | 12 | 0 | 13 |
| 12 | Alavés | 12 | -2 | 13 |
| 13 | Espanyol | 12 | -1 | 12 |
| 14 | Rayo Vallecano | 11 | -6 | 12 |
| 15 | Getafe | 12 | -10 | 12 |
| 16 | Osasuna | 12 | -11 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante | 12 | -5 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche | 12 | -6 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia | 12 | -12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga | 12 | -14 | 5 |
Barcelona remain three points clear at the summit with an impressive goal difference, while Real Madrid stay firmly in contention. Atlético Madrid occupy third despite their derby defeat. At the bottom, Málaga continue to struggle, with Valencia and Elche also deep in the relegation battle.
The conclusion of Matchday 12 has left the title race finely poised between the two giants of Spanish football, while the mid-table remains tightly packed. Clubs will now prepare for the next set of fixtures with clear objectives — whether chasing European places or fighting to climb away from the drop zone — in what remains a highly competitive La Liga season.