La Liga Matchweek 5 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions
Complete preview of La Liga matchweek 5 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.
European Football Correspondent
Published 7 September 2026 · Updated 13 September 2026
La Liga Matchweek 5 — What to Expect
FC Barcelona lead the La Liga on 12 points after 4 games, level on points with Real Madrid CF. Matchweek 5 is the next test of whether that holds.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 7 | +24 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 7 | +9 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 8 | +10 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | +5 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 8 | +2 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 10 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | +1 | 8 |
| 10 | Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 8 |
| 11 | Getafe CF | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 8 |
| 13 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 10 | +0 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 3 |
Fixture List
- Villarreal CF vs Real Betis Balompié — Monday 14 September, 19:00 GMT
Villarreal CF: 17th, 2 pts · Real Betis Balompié: 5th, 9 pts - Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Tuesday 15 September, 17:00 GMT
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid: 15th, 4 pts · RCD Espanyol de Barcelona: 7th, 7 pts - Deportivo Alavés vs Valencia CF — Tuesday 15 September, 18:00 GMT
Deportivo Alavés: 3rd, 10 pts · Valencia CF: 20th, 1 pt - Elche CF vs Real Madrid CF — Tuesday 15 September, 19:30 GMT
Elche CF: 19th, 2 pts · Real Madrid CF: 2nd, 12 pts - RC Deportivo La Coruña vs Sevilla FC — Wednesday 16 September, 17:00 GMT
RC Deportivo La Coruña: 6th, 8 pts · Sevilla FC: 4th, 10 pts - Club Atlético de Madrid vs CA Osasuna — Wednesday 16 September, 17:00 GMT
Club Atlético de Madrid: 8th, 7 pts · CA Osasuna: 12th, 7 pts - Levante UD vs Athletic Club — Wednesday 16 September, 19:30 GMT
Levante UD: 13th, 5 pts · Athletic Club: 8th, 7 pts - FC Barcelona vs Real Racing Club de Santander — Wednesday 16 September, 19:30 GMT
FC Barcelona: 1st, 12 pts · Real Racing Club de Santander: 10th, 7 pts - Real Betis Balompié vs Getafe CF — Thursday 17 September, 17:00 GMT
Real Betis Balompié: 5th, 9 pts · Getafe CF: 14th, 4 pts - Málaga CF vs Villarreal CF — Thursday 17 September, 19:30 GMT
Málaga CF: 18th, 2 pts · Villarreal CF: 17th, 2 pts
Headline Match: Villarreal CF vs Real Betis Balompié
Villarreal CF (17th, 2 pts, 6 scored) host Real Betis Balompié (5th, 9 pts, 5 conceded). The gap between them is 7 points.
Where the Table Stands
Of the sides playing this week, FC Barcelona have scored the most — 17 goals in 4 games, sitting 1st on 12 points.
At the other end, Valencia CF are bottom on 1 points from 5 games, with 1 scored and 10 conceded.
The scoring charts going into the round: Sergio Camello (Rayo Vallecano de Madrid) on 6; Raphinha (FC Barcelona) on 6; Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid CF) on 6.
Following the Round
Our model prices every fixture in this round on the La Liga predictions page, with the full table and scoring data on the La Liga stats hub. Results and what they changed go into our matchweek 5 review once the round finishes.
Preview by the Planete Football editorial team. Table, fixture and scoring data sourced from football-data.org.
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Frequently asked questions
How many La Liga fixtures are in matchweek 5?
There are 10 scheduled fixtures listed in this preview.
What is the headline match of La Liga matchweek 5?
The standout fixture of this round is Villarreal CF vs Real Betis Balompié.
Where do the kick-off times in this preview come from?
Kick-off times are sourced from football-data.org and listed in GMT.
Does this preview include betting predictions?
It discusses general betting angles for the round but does not publish a fixed predicted scoreline.