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The 95th season of the La Liga, which is sponsored by LALIGA EA SPORTS, starts on 15 August 2025 and finishes on 24 May 2026. It is only two weeks into the campaign, and the drama is already brewing. Barcelona, defending champions, are trying to win two consecutive titles after winning their 28th competition last season, but early it seems that the center of attention will be occupied by Villarreal, who already have two perfect performances on the books and occupy the first position. Real Madrid is also trying hard, so there is not a single dull week in the first weeks.
Matchweek 3 Fixtures (August 29–31, 2025)
The third round of games promises excitement, with several clashes that could influence the early standings:
| Date | Match | Time (Local) | Venue | City |
| Friday, Aug 29 | Elche vs Levante | 11:00 PM | Martínez Valero | Elche |
| Saturday, Aug 30 | Alavés vs Atlético Madrid | 8:30 PM | Mendizorroza | Vitoria-Gasteiz |
| Saturday, Aug 30 | Real Oviedo vs Real Sociedad | 10:30 PM | Carlos Tartiere | Oviedo |
| Saturday, Aug 30 | Girona vs Sevilla | 11:00 PM | Municipal de Montilivi | Girona |
| Sunday, Aug 31 | Real Madrid vs Mallorca | 1:00 AM | Santiago Bernabéu | Madrid |
| Sunday, Aug 31 | Celta Vigo vs Villarreal | 8:30 PM | Estadio Abanca-Balaídos | Vigo |
| Sunday, Aug 31 | Real Betis vs Athletic Club | 10:30 PM | Estadio La Cartuja | Sevilla |
| Sunday, Aug 31 | Espanyol vs Osasuna | 11:00 PM | RCDE Stadium | Barcelona |
Key Storylines:
- Villarreal travel to test away to Celta Vigo in a bid to continue their winning streak.
- Real Madrid play Mallorca in front of the Bernabéu faithful
- Barcelona misses this round but will watch the results as they pursue their title defense.
League Standings (After Matchweek 2)
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Villarreal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | +7 | 6 |
| 2 | Barcelona | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 4 | Getafe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| 5 | Athletic Bilbao | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 6 | Real Betis | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 5 |
| 7 | Espanyol | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 9 | Alavés | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | Osasuna | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Early Season Takeaways
- Villarreal burning red: Seven goals, zero goals against, and a goal difference of +7, and they are the one to beat thus far.
- Barcelona & Real Madrid stable: Both giants remain undefeated, and they are putting pressure on Villarreal.
- Five-way draws at the top: Villarreal, Barca, Madrid, Getafe, and Athletic Bilbao are all at the same position on the six-point board, and the competition is going to be described as a close one.
- Real Betis steadfast: No defeat in three games with five points, resilience.
- Mid-table fights: Espanyol, Rayo Vallecano, Alaves, and Osasuna complete the top 10, and the mid-pack remains a competitive one.
The first few weeks are a sign that it is going to be another season together. Will Villarreal continue with their electrification start, or will Barcelona and Real Madrid soon prove the wrong side of the coin?
