La Liga Matchweek 8 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions
Complete preview of La Liga matchweek 8 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.
European Football Correspondent
Published 22 September 2026 · Updated 11 October 2026
La Liga Matchweek 8 — What to Expect
FC Barcelona lead the La Liga on 24 points after 8 games, 5 points clear of Club Atlético de Madrid. Matchweek 8 is the next test of whether that holds.
Fixture List
- Levante UD vs Sevilla FC — Monday 12 October, 19:00 GMT
Levante UD: 17th, 5 pts · Sevilla FC: 5th, 13 pts - RC Deportivo La Coruña vs Levante UD — Friday 16 October, 19:00 GMT
RC Deportivo La Coruña: 7th, 10 pts · Levante UD: 17th, 5 pts - RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Club Atlético de Madrid — Saturday 17 October, 12:00 GMT
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona: 11th, 8 pts · Club Atlético de Madrid: 2nd, 19 pts - Villarreal CF vs Elche CF — Saturday 17 October, 14:15 GMT
Villarreal CF: 10th, 8 pts · Elche CF: 18th, 5 pts - Real Betis Balompié vs FC Barcelona — Saturday 17 October, 16:30 GMT
Real Betis Balompié: 4th, 16 pts · FC Barcelona: 1st, 24 pts - Valencia CF vs Athletic Club — Saturday 17 October, 19:00 GMT
Valencia CF: 19th, 4 pts · Athletic Club: 9th, 8 pts - CA Osasuna vs Real Racing Club de Santander — Sunday 18 October, 12:00 GMT
CA Osasuna: 14th, 8 pts · Real Racing Club de Santander: 16th, 7 pts - RC Celta de Vigo vs Deportivo Alavés — Sunday 18 October, 14:15 GMT
RC Celta de Vigo: 15th, 7 pts · Deportivo Alavés: 6th, 11 pts - Málaga CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — Sunday 18 October, 16:30 GMT
Málaga CF: 19th, 4 pts · Real Sociedad de Fútbol: 8th, 10 pts - Real Madrid CF vs Sevilla FC — Sunday 18 October, 19:00 GMT
Real Madrid CF: 3rd, 18 pts · Sevilla FC: 5th, 13 pts
Headline Match: Levante UD vs Sevilla FC
Levante UD (17th, 5 pts, 8 scored) host Sevilla FC (5th, 13 pts, 9 conceded). The gap between them is 8 points.
Where the Table Stands
Of the sides playing this week, FC Barcelona have scored the most — 34 goals in 8 games, sitting 1st on 24 points.
Athletic Club have the tightest defence among them, conceding 6 in 6. They are 9th on 8 points.
At the other end, Valencia CF are bottom on 4 points from 7 games, with 4 scored and 13 conceded.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 7 | +27 | 24 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 8 | +10 | 19 |
| 3 | Real Madrid CF | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 8 | +11 | 18 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 16 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 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 | Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 8 |
| 10 | Villarreal CF | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 13 | +0 | 8 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 11 | +0 | 8 |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 8 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 8 |
| 15 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 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 | Málaga CF | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4 |
The scoring charts going into the round: Raphinha (FC Barcelona) on 12; Sergio Camello (Rayo Vallecano de Madrid) on 7; Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid CF) on 7.
| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raphinha | FC Barcelona | 12 |
| 2 | Sergio Camello | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 |
| 3 | Kylian Mbappé | Real Madrid CF | 7 |
| 4 | Lamine Yamal | FC Barcelona | 7 |
| 5 | Roberto Fernández | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 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 8 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 8?
There are 10 scheduled fixtures listed in this preview.
What is the headline match of La Liga matchweek 8?
The standout fixture of this round is Levante UD vs Sevilla FC.
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.