7 matchdays have been concluded so far. For all those matchdays, we had the most adrenaline-rushing and seat-edge moments. Now, we arrive at La Liga’s matchday 8, with several iconic matchups. Mainly, everyone anticipates that Sevilla vs. Barcelona will be a significant matchup. For both teams, the stakes are very crucial. If Barcelona wins, they will have a pivotal moment in the La Liga 2025-26 season. Conversely, if Sevilla wins, they will reassert their dominance. So, this match will be the week’s highlight in La Liga. Moreover, we also have the Derbi de la Comunitat (Derby of the Community), featuring the clash between Girona vs Valencia. It lingers on the local dominance between the clubs. Overall, this Matchday 8 does not lack any sort of entertainment and pure thrill. So, let’s see how it turns out. Until then, read our exclusive La Liga updates here.
La Liga’s Previous Matchday Highlights
The Madrid Derby Drama
The Madrid Derby was the La Liga matchday 7’s biggest highlight. Atletico Madrid secured a convincing win over their rivals, Real Madrid, giving them their first defeat this season. Under the new coach, Xabi Alonso, the team had maintained a six-game winning streak. Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler carried the team with their superior offense. However, they couldn’t handle Atletico Madrid’s explosive attack. Julián Álvarez gave Atletico the crucial goals by scoring twice and becoming the “Man of the Match”. This unexpected comeback for Atletico Madrid further intensified the drama. Get more football commentaries from Bettingpremier.
Clean Sheet Games
Clean sheet victories are known for their dominating ability among other teams. They signify a team’s ability to contain opponents menacingly. Technically, they show the team’s solid defensive side and goalkeeping talent. Such clean sheets occurred at La Liga matchday 7. Girona and Espanyol kept each other apart, neither scoring nor conceding. It showed the rival’s extreme competitiveness. Mallorca’s 1-0 clean sheet win also asserted its dominance at home. Moreover, Villarreal shut down Athletic Club with a clean sheet. Mainly, Sevilla flexed an away win against Rayo Vallecano with a dominating clean sheet. Lastly, Real Betis secured a 2-0 home win and kept a clean sheet against Osasuna. Get constant sports updates only on Bettingpremier.
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Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid leads the league with eight goals. The second spot is congested with so many players. They are all tied with the same four-goals. The list includes, Julián Álvarez, Ferran Torres, Iván Romero, Vedat Muriqi, Borja Iglesias, Etta Eyong, and Robert Lewandowski. Luis Milla (Getafe CF) and Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) topped the assist charts with four each. Pedri (FC Barcelona) excelled in passing with 701 completions. Defensively, Affengruber (Elche CF) led in recoveries, and Aarón (Real Oviedo) had the most saves. Real Madrid’s Arda Güler was named “LaLiga’s U-23 Player of the Month” for September.
La Liga 2025-26 Season: Matchday 8 La Liga Picks
Osasuna vs Getafe
CA Osasuna and Getafe CF will meet in the upcoming La Liga fixture at El Sadar Stadium. This fixture will begin on October 03, 2025, at 03:00 p.m. ET.
Preview
Despite sitting at 13th rank in the league table, Osasuna has an unbeatable home record this season. They have recently won twice, with a draw at El Sadar. Particularly, their defense is very solid at home as they have rarely conceded in recent matches. Therefore, playing at El Sadar is indeed a decisive factor for Osasuna. Moreover, Coach Alessio Lisci’s tactical approach will work in harmony with their home advantage. This gives them a rounded team strength. In contrast, Getafe struggles are evident in away matches. They rarely win away matches this season. Despite a historical advantage over Osasuna at home, Getafe had lost in their recent home match against Osasuna. In addition, Osasuna will strongly utilize its home advantage to bounce back from its recent away loss. These factors strongly suggest a victory for Osasuna. Therefore, Osasuna will take down Getafe in this La Liga matchday 8 fixture.
Oviedo vs Levante
Real Oviedo and Levante UD will face each other in the upcoming La Liga match on October 04, 2025. This matchday 8 fixture will begin at 08:00 a.m. ET at Carlos Tartiere Stadium.
Preview
This match will occur at Real Oviedo’s home field, giving them a home advantage. But still, it is not impactful. They have scored only twice in their last six matches. Particularly, their home and away form is heavily unreliable. Oviedo has several goalless defeats in both home and away matches. Overall, their offense and defense are poor, even with good players. Currently sitting at 14th rank in La Liga, they rely on occasional luck rather than a failproof strategy. In contrast, Levante has barely managed to win a match in their last six matches. But they score in every match they play. Levante’s offense is solid and strong enough to break legends like Real Madrid and Barcelona. Even though Real Oviedo gets the home advantage, Levante’s offensive consistency is a major decisive factor. Levante’s scoring spree and a decent defense will beat Real Oviedo this time.
Girona vs Valencia
Girona FC welcomes Valencia CF in on October 04, 2025 at their home venue, Montilivi Stadium. This Spanish League matchup will begin at 10:45 a.m. ET.
Preview
Girona FC has been very poor in their past league performances. They have barely secured victories lately and are ranked in 20th place in the League. With a below-average offensive side, they barely make it to the scoreboard. They have goalless defeats at home matches, with the most recent one being a 0-4 loss against Levante at home. In terms of possession, control, and defense, Girona has a poor form. Although. Overall, Girona has no likelihood of outperforming Valencia at home. On the other hand, Valencia enters with a far better form than Girona. With a 12th rank in the League, their overall quality looks promising. However, their offense becomes narrow on the road. But still, they score in away matches. Their average is 1.3 goals per game for their last ten games. With the away weakness being the only concern, Valencia has a slight edge to win Girona.
Athletic Club vs Mallorca
Athletic Club and RCD Mallorca enter the La Liga 2025-26 matchday eight on October 04, 2025. This match will happen at 12:30 p.m. ET at Athletic Club’s home venue, San Mamés Stadium.
Preview
Athletic Club has a great home form in recent Spanish La Liga matches. Particularly, their offense becomes relentless near the goal line. Although they rank in 10th position, their consistency is higher than Mallorca’s. But they struggle to break the strong defenses of tier-1 clubs. Yet, this time, they come with a home advantage against Mallorca. Mallorca, on the other hand, is ranked 19th with underwhelming scores. Their recent matches show their offensive struggles on the road. Yet, they manage to score at least a single goal. Their defense remains depleted as they concede more goals than they score. In contrast, Athletic Club shows a decent scoring capability regardless of the venue. To summarize, their overall quality is fine and better than that of Mallorca’s. Coupled with the home advantage, Athletic Club appears stronger this time. Hence, they will have an easier time winning this La Liga fixture.
Real Madrid vs Villarreal
Villarreal CF visits Real Madrid CF in the upcoming La Liga matchday 8 on October 04, 2025. This match will occur at 03:00 p.m. ET at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
Preview
Real Madrid has won nine matches in their last ten matches across all formats. They are currently ranked in 2nd position in the La Liga table. However, Villarreal is close to Real Madrid, ranking in 3rd position, right below Real Madrid. But Real Madrid has a strong winning streak lately. They are offensively proactive and score in both halves, displaying a consistent scoring ability. Moreover, they have star players like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior on the attacking front. Notably, Mbappe is known for his game-changing performance. His scoring across all matches in the current season indicates his elite attacking power. Moreover, the club displays a comprehensive squad depth that never runs out of quality. Conversely, Villarreal has won only in six out of its last ten matches. They have a strong defense, but their ability to stop Real Madrid at home will be challenging. Hence, Real Madrid will win.
Alaves vs Elche
Deportivo Alavés and Elche CF will engage in a fierce La Liga battle on October 05, 2025. This Spanish football match will begin at 08:00 p.m. ET at Mendizorrotza Stadium.
Preview
Alaves arrives with decent form. Their recent matches show mixed results, particularly at home. With a 12th league rank, Alaves has a moderate attacking force and a strong defensive front. Even though their midfield play is strong, they fall within a two-goal outcome. On the other hand, Elche appears to be solid enough to compete and outperform Alaves. They are good at both home and away matches. Even if they occasionally struggle on the road, they mostly draw the match, refusing to lose. They score in every match they play and even have clean sheet wins. Considering both sides, this match will mostly be a tight contest. However, Elche’s better ranking, overall form, and superior quality give them a slight edge. Despite Alaves’s home advantage, Elche’s edge will provide favorable situations. Therefore, Elche CF will find ways to offensively outscore Alaves in the upcoming La Liga Matchday 8 fixture.
Sevilla vs Barcelona
Sevilla FC will host and welcome Barcelona FC at the their home venue, Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium. This match will begin at 09:45 a.m. ET on October 05, 2025.
Preview
Barcelona has nine wins and one draw in its last 10 matches across all formats. Lately, they have mostly won in every match they have played, regardless of the venue advantage. Barcelona is currently the number 1 team in the League and either wins or draws, but never loses. They have many young talents in the squad, notably, the youngest of them all, Lamine Yamal. He is the team’s explosive firepower, who scores relentlessly and was also a contender for the Ballon d’Or. Additionally, Raphinha adds further strength to the squad’s offensive side. Conversely, Sevilla is ranked 9th in the La Liga table, indicating their average team capability. They have an average score of 1.5 goals per game. Sevilla also displays a strong defensive side, where they never concede much in both home and away matches. However, Barcelona has a better form and squad depth overall, making it the winner.
Espanyol vs Real Betis
Real Betis Balompié will visit RCD Espanyol de Barcelona in the upcoming La Liga matchday eight fixture. This match will be held at RCDE Stadium on October 05, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Preview
Real Betis is more likely to draw a match rather than outscore, given their strong defense. Even at away matches, they rarely lose. Real Betis keeps its opponent away from its goal line, obstructing opponents’ scoring prospects. Ranked at 6th in the La Liga table, Real Betis boasts a strong defensive front that is non-penetrable. However, they tend to concede more even at home, as evident in their recent losses against Athletic Club. Espanyol, on the other hand, is ranked in 7th place, right below Real Betis. They show a strong home record in recent matches. Likewise, Real Betis and Espanyol also tend to draw a fixture if the match is tightly contested. This indicates a close contest. However, Espanyol’s overall form is better when compared to Real Betis, especially at home. Hence, Espanyol will beat Real Betis despite Real Betis’s better league ranking.
Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano
Get ready to witness the Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano rivalry on October 05, 2025, under La Liga 2025-26. This match will occur at Anoeta Stadium at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Preview
Both Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano are struggling to gain consistency. Their lack of cohesion resulted in poor league performance, pushing them to the table’s bottom. Real Sociedad has been struggling, especially for a decisive win. However, they have a solid tactical adaptability. They either neutralize, keep a clean sheet, or draw. However, their narrow losses suggest an improvement. Additionally, Real Sociedad has an upper hand in the head-to-head records. They also get home crowd support this time. Conversely, Rayo Vallecano is slightly better ranked in the League. With a 16th spot in the League, Rayo is proactive with a mix of young talent and seasoned professionals. Besides, they have recently beaten a Belarusian club twice in the European Conference League. This European experience gives them a slight advantage. Rayo Vallecano also scores more consistently, unlike Real Sociedad. Hence, Rayo Vallecano is predicted to outscore and win Real Sociedad.
Celta Vigo vs Atlético Madrid
RC Celta de Vigo welcomes Atlético de Madrid in the La Liga matchday eight fixture. This match will occur on October 05, 2025, at 03:00 p.m. ET at Estadio de Balaídos.
Preview
Atlético Madrid is far better than Celta Vigo for the upcoming La Liga match. They are currently ranked in the top 5 in La Liga standings with a consistent outcome. Atlético had recently beaten the German legend, Eintracht Frankfurt, in the ongoing Champions League. Although their results were mixed in the season opener, their current form looks promising against an inferior Celta Vigo. Atlético Madrid’s overall team quality is rounded with a balanced offense and defense. On the other hand, Celta Vigo has won only once in their last ten matches. They have more draws both at home and away. But their shielding and saves are good. Celta Vigo averages at 0.8 goals in their last ten games. Their goals are comparatively lower than Atlético Madrid’s goals lately. However, Celta Vigo’s home advantage may give them enough of an edge to sustain. But Atlético’s superior form will make them win.