La Liga 2025-26 Matchday 3: Prepare for Heart-Stopping Action

Spanish fans are excited about the new La Liga season, which is running with many more shocking surprises and fun moments. In football, many leagues are open and running their milestone experiences. La Liga, in particular, had been done by their past rivals to change their standings and new formation ideas for their club coach. Let us be concerned about previous La Liga results, which opened with Real Betis defeating Alaves, where Giovani Lo Celso (16′) scored for Real Betis. Mallorca had a shocking moment, tying 1-1 with Celta Vigo in the 2025-26 La Liga season. While Mateu Morey scored in the 87th minute for Mallorca, Javi Rueda (38′) scored for the Celta Vigo club. In a fascinating match, Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 with Elche, with Alexander Serloth scoring in the eighth minute. On the other hand, Rafa Mir scored their goal in the 15th minute for the Elche club. Levante had a disappointing loss against Barcelona; check out all the games here.

Recap of Previous Pretenders

To continue the La Liga 2025-26 season, Osasuna’s matchday two performances edged out 1-0 over Valencia. Ante Budimir (9′) scored for the Osasuna side, while a Valencia team player predicted a goal, but unfortunately, Jose Gaya got a red card. Real Sociedad draws with Espanyol. Ander Barrenetxea (61′) and Orri Oskarsson (69′) netted their goals, while Pere Milla (10′) and Javi Puado (45+1′) scored for Espanyol. Villarreal dominated Girona 5-0 in the 2025-26 La Liga season. Nicolas Pepe (7′), Tajon Buchanan (16′, 28′, 64′), and Rafa Marin (25′) scored their goals for Villarreal club. Oviedo’s shocking loss to Real Madrid, where Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior scored their goals. Athletic Club defeated Rayo Vallecano, where Oihan Sancet (66′) scored for Athletic Club. Sevilla beat Getafe, where Adrian Liso (15′, 51′) scored their two goals for Getafe and Iglesias (45′) for Sevilla. On matchday 6, a tie happened between Celta Vigo and Real Betis, and we saw these divergent moves in La Liga.

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Upcoming Barriers

Elche vs Levante

The Elche CF and Levante UD match on August 29, 2025, at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, Elche, Spain, for matchday 3 in the La Liga 2025-26 season, promises to be a fiercely competitive encounter. Stay tuned for the latest football updates.

Standings

• Elche CF—12th position with two points.
• Levante UD—17th position with zero points.

Prediction

In the past, the Elche club performed two matches and competed with these two; both were draws, one in the La Liga 2025-26 season. Adam El Mokhtari was questionable, and Yago Santiago was affected by the injury list.

Levante had completed two matches with a disappointing loss this season. Alfonso Pastor, Kervin Arriaga, and Alan Matturo are out due to injury problems. Elche CF will have a home turf advantage to gain an edge slightly this time.

Valencia vs Getafe

At Mestalla Stadium, Valencia, Spain, Getafe CF and Valencia CF will meet on August 29, 2025. They will be joining for matchday 3 in the La Liga 2025-26 season.

Standings

• Valencia CF—15th position with one point.
• Getafe CF—4th position with six points.

Prediction

Valencia has won just one in ten games in all competitions. This team has performed three times unbeaten over Getafe. Jose Gaya was suspension from the pivotal Valencia team. Thierry Correira is affected by ligament injury issues.

Getafe CF has a history of competing with Valencia, with losses in their past matches. But this team would not easily give in to their opposition. They have no fresh injury talks or suspensions to report, which means the full squad is ready to attack in the upcoming match. Thus, Valencia will take an additional win on home soil advantage in the forthcoming matches.

Alaves vs Atletico Madrid

On August 30, 2025, Deportivo Alaves will battle with Atletico de Madrid at Mendizorrotza Stadium, Spain. For matchday 3 in the La Liga 2025-26 season.

Standings

• Deportivo Alaves—9th position with three points.
• Atletico de Madrid—14thposition with one point.

Prediction

Alaves lost to Real Betis in the La Liga new season in the past game. They managed 51% possession in that match, with 16 attempts on goal and five on target. The Alaves team gives their opposition very little with the number of goals that have exceeded their goalkeeper in the last six games.

Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid has been guided to score the ball in the net ten times, securing them the goals. Athletic Madrid tied 1-1 with Elche in the past La Liga match. That match of this team has 58% possession, 13 shots at goals with six on target. According to their performances, Atletico Madrid will have a better chance of success.

Oviedo vs Real Sociedad

Real Oviedo conflicts with Real Sociedad for matchday 3 in the La Liga 2025-26. Both teams clash on August 30, 2025, at Carlos Tartiere Stadium, Oviedo, Spain.

Standings

• Real Oviedo—19thposition with zero points.
• Real Sociedad—11thposition with two points.

Prediction

Oviedo lost 0-3 to Real Madrid in the La Liga 2025-26 season and had 35% possession and three on target. Carbayones will use a 4-1-4-1 formation for the game. Aaron Escandell, Vidal, Costas, Calvo, Alhassane, Sibo, Hassan, Ilic, Dendoncker, Chaira, and Rondon.

Real Sociedad will bounce back in the draw stage to enhance the La Liga matches. Txuri-urdin appears to use a 4-4-2 formation. Alex Remiro, Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Duje Caleta, Aihen Munoz, Kubo, Gorrotxategi, Marin, Barrenetxe, Oyarzabal, and Oskarsson. As a result, Real Sociedad will doubtlessly hold on to a triumph.

Girona vs Sevilla

Girona FC will lock horns with Sevilla FC on August 30, 2025, at Estadi Montilivi, Girona, Spain. For matchday 3 in the La Liga 2025-26, the moment of truth.

Standings

• Girona FC—20th position with zero points.
• Sevilla FC—18th position with zero points.

Prediction

Girona FC will improve on their last match, a 5-0 loss to Villarreal in the La Liga 2025-26 season. They had managed 47% possession and five shots on two targets at that game. Villarreal had 19 attempts on goal with seven targets.

Sevilla suffered an upset loss to the Getafe club, but they are bouncing back to make it through the La Liga season. They have managed 71% possession and 12 attempts at goal, three of which were on target. On their defensive side, Sevilla can surely do much better. Therefore, Girona will follow up with the same tactical moves to earn their upcoming matches over Girona.

Real Madrid vs Mallorca

Real Madrid CF will confront RCD Mallorca on August 30, 2025, at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain. They compete for matchday 3 in the La Liga 2025-26 run-in.

Standings

• Real Madrid CF—3rdposition with six points.
• Mallorca—16th position with one point.

Prediction

Real Madrid has not lost in the league to Mallorca in its past four games. It has not been defeated in its last five competition matches at home. Real Madrid’s stunning 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo in the past result continues in the upcoming game.

Mallorca has not triumphed over Real Madrid in away games for the past nine league games, and they have not had an away-side victory in the past four league matches. Based on their performances, Real Madrid will have a home-soil advantage in their anticipated matches.

Celta Vigo vs Villarreal

On August 31, 2025, RC Celta de Vigo will tussle with Villarreal CF at Estadio de Balaídos, Vigo, Spain. Both teams for matchday 3 in the La Liga 2025-26 season.

Standings

• RC Celta de Vigo—13th position with two points.
• Villarreal CF—1st position with six points.

Prediction

Celta Vigo has an excellent coach. Os Celestes use a 3-4-2-1 formation in the match. Radu, Fernandez, Dominguez, Alonso, Rueda, Sotelo, Morbia, Carreira, Aspas, Duran, and Jutgia.

Villarreal manager Marcelino Garcia Toral has added some injury lists: Ayoze Perez (adductor injury), Gerard Moreno (Hamstring problem), Willy Kambwala (hamstring injury), Logan Costa (cruciate ligament tear), and Pau Cabanes (ligament tear issues). As we conclude, Villarreal will lead in the upcoming La Liga match.

Real Betis vs Athletic Club

In the La Liga 2025-26, Real Betis face off with Athletic Club on August 31, 2025, at Estadio La Cartuja.

Standings

• Real Betis Balompie—6thposition with five points.
• Athletic Club- 5th position with six points.

Prediction

Real Betis are unbeaten in the league against Athletic Bilbao in their two games. They have not had a victory over Athletic Bilbao in their last two matches.

Athletic Bilbao has been relatively consistent of late, and in their last six games, it has happened five times. They have not been unbeaten in their past three away competition matches. Given, Athletic Club will secure a triumph.

Espanyol vs Osasuna

At RCDE Stadium in Spain, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona will compete against CA Osasuna on August 31, 2025. For matchday 3 in the La Liga 2025-26 season.

Standings

• RCD Espanyol de Barcelona—7th position with four points.
• CA Osasuna—10th position with three points.

Prediction

Espanyol’s Periquitos will probably use a 4-4-2 system for the upcoming game with Marko Dmitrovic and Omar El Hilali. Angle, Rubio, Cabrera, Romero, Dolan, Lozano, Exposito, Milla, Jaen, and Paudo.

Osasuna side, Los Rojillos are most likely to elect for a 4-3-3 lineup formation. Sergio Herrera, Rosier, Boyomo, Catena, Cruz, Gomez, Torro, Moncayola, Munoz, Budimir, and Oroz. In this way, Espanyol will capture a victory.

Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona

On August 31, 2025, Rayo Vallecano will play FC Barcelona at Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain. They are meeting on matchday 3 in the La Liga 2025-26 season.

Standings

• Rayo Vallecano—8th position with three points.
• FC Barcelona—2ndposition with six points.

Prediction

Rayo Vallecano has been left without a triumph against Barcelona in their past four league matches. They are undefeated in their previous four league games at home. Lastly, in two competitions, Rayo Vallecano did not win at home.

Barcelona also hopes to become a La Liga championship pathway this season. In the past two league games, they have not lost to Rayo Vallecano when they played them away from home. Overall, FC Barcelona will undoubtedly win their upcoming matches.