La Liga 2025–26: Villarreal’s Flying Start Raises Early Title Questions

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:

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)

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?