La Liga 2026-27 Matchday 6: Stats & Analysis with Picks

La Liga: Event Details

Event	Details
Main Event	La Liga Matchday 6
Dates	15-17 September 2026
Venues	Multiple Venues as listed below
Broadcast	ESPN+, Disney+, Fancode

La Liga: Matchday 6 Overview

Several chaotic fixtures will be played on Matchday 6 of La Liga. Real Madrid visit Elche, while Atlético Madrid play host to Osasuna at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Barcelona has a fixture against the top team in the league, Racing Santander, at Spotify Camp Nou. Alavés and Valencia also meet, with both teams off to contrasting starts. The stats show great attack form from both Real Madrid and Barcelona. Alavés too have had a wonderful start with 10 points already. Racing Santander have not been beaten in any of their matches yet and are topping the league table. Injuries to notable players will play a key role for both teams. These listed attributes make La Liga matchday 6 an interesting round for analysis.

La Liga: Matchday 6 Schedule

Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol

Date: 15 September 2026 (Tuesday)

Time: 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Ontime Butarque Stadium

Deportivo Alavés vs Valencia CF

Date: 15 September 2026 (Tuesday)

Time: 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT | 11:30 PM IST

Venue: Mendizorrotza Stadium

Elche CF vs Real Madrid

Date: 15 September 2026 (Tuesday)

Time: 3:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM PT | 1:00 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero

Atlético de Madrid vs CA Osasuna

Date: 16 September 2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium

RC Deportivo vs Sevilla FC

Date: 16 September 2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Riazor Stadium

FC Barcelona vs R. Racing Santander

Date: 16 September 2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 3:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM PT | 1:00 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Spotify Camp Nou

Levante UD vs Athletic Club

Date: 16 September 2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 3:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM PT | 1:00 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Estadio Ciudad de Valencia

Real Betis vs Getafe CF

Date: 17 September 2026 (Thursday)

Time: 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Benito Villamarín Stadium

Málaga CF vs Villarreal CF

Date: 17 September 2026 (Thursday)

Time: 3:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM PT | 1:00 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Estadio La Rosaleda

La Liga: Matchday 6 Previews

Deportivo Alavés vs Valencia CF

Date: 15 September 2026 (Tuesday)

Time: 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT | 11:30 PM IST

Venue: Mendizorrotza Stadium

Expected La Liga Squad

Deportivo Alavés

Position	Players
Goalkeepers	Sivera, A. Rodriguez, Swiderski
Defenders	Valentini, Youssef, F. Garcés, Ángel P., Novoa, N. Tenaglia, Koski, J. Otto, Mikel R., Xanet Olaiz
Midfielders	Denis Suárez, Guevara, Blanco, C. Aleñá, Ibáñez, A. Rebbach, C. Protesoni, Selu Diallo, Izei
Forwards	Mariano, T. Martínez, Lucas Boyé, Mañas, Miguel
Coach	Sanchez Flores

Valencia CF

Position	Players
Goalkeepers	Dimitrievski, C.rivero, Van Oevelen
Defenders	Copete, Diakhaby, Tárrega, De Haas, Gayà, Foulquier, J. Vázquez, Arnau, Maffeo, Panach, Gamón, I. Córdoba, M. Navarro
Midfielders	G. Rodriguez, Danjuma, Javi Guerra, Elliott, L. Rioja, Dieng, Pepelu, Ugrinic, Mayol, Jaume Durà, Ryunosuke
Forwards	Sadiq, Hugo Duro, Raba, Otorbi, Aimar, Tenés

Injury List

Unavailable players for Deportivo Alavés: Facundo Garcés (injury), Mikel Rodríguez (injury), Aitor Mañas (injury). 

Unavailable players for Valencia: Luis Rioja (injury), César Tárrega (injury), Dimitri Foulquier (injury), José Copete (injury), Mouctar Diakhaby (injury), Guido Rodríguez (injury), Diego López (injury), Sergi Canós (injury), Umar Sadiq (injury).

Team Stats & Performance

Statistics	Deportivo Alavés	Valencia CF
Points	10	1
Position	4	20
Played	5	5
Won	3	0
Lost	1	4
Drawn	1	1
Yellow Cards	13	8
Red Cards	0	0
Goals Scored	11	1
Goals Conceded	5	10
Fouls Received	75	51
Fouls Conceded	60	55
Shots	58	27
Passes	1,616	2,121

Analysis

In favor of Alavés is their strength in terms of statistics. While Alavés has 10 points in five matches, Valencia only has one point. The former has 11 goals scored and five goals conceded, while the latter has one goal scored and 10 goals conceded. The former has more shots, but the latter makes more passes. Furthermore, a long list of injured players at Valencia puts them at a disadvantage. Alavés should control the match and create more scoring chances.

The Pick: Deportivo Alavés

Elche CF vs Real Madrid

Date: 15 September 2026 (Tuesday)

Time: 3:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM PT | 1:00 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero

Expected La Liga Squad

Elche CF

Position	Players
Goalkeepers	M. Dituro, A. Iturbe
Defenders	B. Sangare, Revivo, Diaby, R.P. Bigas, Kevin J., Victor Chust, M. Baržić
Midfielders	Redondo, Santiago, M. Aguado, Buonanotte, Germán V., G. Villar, M. Neto, Josan, Lemar, Diang, T. Morente, Rubén S., Padilla, Morcillo
Forwards	E. Ponce, F. Niño, Cepeda, Osorio, Ali Houary, N. Al-Lal
Head Coach	Martin Anselmi

Real Madrid

Position	Players
Goalkeepers	Courtois, Lunin, Mestre, Javi Navarro
Defenders	Asencio, E. Militão, Huijsen, Trent, Konaté, Cucurella, Á. Carreras, Rüdiger, F. Mendy, Dumfries, Mario Rivas
Midfielders	Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouaméni, Arda Güler, Bernardo, Brahim, Thiago, Cestero, Sergio
Forwards	Vini Jr., Endrick, Mbappé, Rodrygo, C. Espí, Yan Diomande, Alexis Ciria
Head Coach	José Mourinho

Injury List

Unavailable players for Elche: Adam Boayar (injury), Yago Santiago (injury). 

Unavailable players for Real Madrid: Éder Militao (injury), Ferland Mendy (injury), Rodrygo (injury).

Team Stats & Performance

Statistics	Elche CF	Real Madrid
Points	2	12
Position	19	2
Played	5	5
Won	0	4
Lost	3	1
Drawn	2	0
Yellow Cards	11	8
Red Cards	0	0
Goals Scored	6	14
Goals Conceded	13	4
Fouls Received	65	45
Fouls Conceded	62	58
Shots	48	77
Passes	2,447	2,861

Analysis

Madrid holds a clear edge considering the available statistical data. The club has earned 12 points through five games, whereas Elche has gathered only two. Additionally, Madrid has scored 14 times and conceded four. Moreover, Madrid outperforms Elche in terms of shots and passes. In contrast to the opponents, Elche has shown weak defense, having conceded 13 goals. As for injuries, Madrid faces the absence of three players but has a deep squad. Elche has poor form, which may upset in front of their home fans according to current stats.

The Pick: Real Madrid

Atlético de Madrid vs CA Osasuna

Date: 16 September 2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium

Expected La Liga Squad

Atlético de Madrid

Position	Players
Goalkeepers	J. Musso, Oblak, Esquivel
Defenders	Hancko, Marc Pubill, Romero, Grimaldo, Le Normand, Domínguez, D. Martínez, Javier Gil
Midfielders	Obed Vargas, Mendoza, Johnny, Koke, Kang In, Barrios, Álex B., M. Llorente, Arnau Ortiz, Hjulmand, Castillo
Forwards	Sørloth, Lookman, J.david, J.alvarez, Giuliano, Cubo
Head Coach	Simeone

CA Osasuna

Position	Players
Goalkeepers	S. Herrera, Aitor Fdez., Rafa Fdez.
Defenders	Herrando, Rico, V. Rosier, Boyomo, Catena, Arguibide, Santos, Rockson
Midfielders	Torró, Moncayola, Iker Muñoz, Moi Gómez, Moro, Del Castillo, Dubasin, Abel Bretones, Mauro, A. Osambela
Forwards	Raúl, Aimar, Kike Barja, Rubén García, Budimir, A. Bonel
Head Coach	Luis Miguel Ramis

Injury List

Unavailable players for Atlético Madrid: Julián Álvarez (injury), Alexander Sørloth (injury). 

Unavailable players for Osasuna: Jorge Herrando (injury), Valentin Rosier (injury), Aimar Oroz (injury), Moi Gómez (injury).

Team Stats & Performance

Statistics	Atlético de Madrid	CA Osasuna
Points	10	7
Position	5	11
Played	5	5
Won	3	2
Lost	1	2
Drawn	1	1
Yellow Cards	9	12
Red Cards	1	0
Goals Scored	10	5
Goals Conceded	6	8
Fouls Received	60	65
Fouls Conceded	62	66
Shots	53	42
Passes	2,665	2,134

Analysis

Atlético Madrid have the stronger numbers heading into this match. They have 10 points, compared with Osasuna’s seven. Atlético have also scored twice as many goals and conceded fewer. Their 53 shots and 2,665 passes show better attacking and possession numbers. Osasuna have several important absences, including Herrando, Rosier, Aimar Oroz and Moi Gómez. Atlético also miss Álvarez and Sørloth, but their squad depth should help.

The Pick: Atlético de Madrid

FC Barcelona vs R. Racing Santander

Date: 16 September 2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 3:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM PT | 1:00 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: Spotify Camp Nou

Expected La Liga Squad

FC Barcelona

Position	Players
Goalkeepers	Joan Garcia, Szczesny, Livakovic, Eder Aller
Defenders	Joao Cancelo, Balde, Cubarsí, Xavi Espart, Christensen, Gerard Martín, Kounde, Eric, Cortes, Jordi Pesquer
Midfielders	Brian, Gavi, Fermin, Pedri, Rodrigo, Roony, Olmo, F. De Jong, Bernal
Forwards	Gabriel Jesus, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Adeyemi, Anthony Gordon, Hamza Abdelkarim
Head Coach	Hansi Flick

R. Racing Santander

Position	Players
Goalkeepers	Eriksson, Agirrezabala, Laro
Defenders	Mantilla, Aaron, Manu H., Iñigo, Facu, Salinas, Pedro, Belocian
Midfielders	Pablo Ramón, Almeida, Maguette, Prati, Iker Luque, Canales, Iván Martín, Vallecillo, Castellanos, Hugo
Forwards	Guliashvili, Arana, Vicente, Andrés, Villalibre, Pablo G., Zabiri
Head Coach	J. A. Lopez

Injury List

Unavailable players for Barcelona: Jesse Bisiwu (injury), Frenkie de Jong (injury), Roony Bardghji (injury). 

Unavailable players for Racing Santander: Simon Eriksson (injury), André Almeida (suspension), Andrés Martin (injury).

Team Stats & Performance

Statistics	R. Racing Club	FC Barcelona
Points	7	15
Position	10	1
Played	5	5
Won	2	5
Lost	2	0
Drawn	1	0
Yellow Cards	11	5
Red Cards	1	0
Goals Scored	9	21
Goals Conceded	9	4
Fouls Received	76	46
Fouls Conceded	75	46
Shots	40	76
Passes	2,094	3,374

Analysis

It is clear that Barcelona has a statistical edge over Racing Santander heading into this match. Barcelona was leading the league by 15 points, courtesy of five wins. Racing have accumulated seven points and are in tenth place after getting two wins, one draw, and two defeats. Barcelona have scored 21 goals, while they have conceded four. Barcelona have made more shots (76) and passes (3,374) compared to Racing (40, 2,094). Racing have conceded nine goals. Barcelona’s stronger attacking and defensive numbers make them the clear statistical favorite at home.

The Pick: Barcelona

Conclusion

La Liga Matchday 6 offers several intriguing fixtures, with teams in different forms and performing at different levels. Alavés, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, and Barcelona have a statistical edge in their respective fixtures. Goals, shots, passes, defensive statistics, and league standings back this. Barcelona enter their match as league leaders with five wins from five games. Racing Santander have seven points after five matches and will face a difficult challenge away from home. Elche, Valencia, and Osasuna have tough fixtures ahead of them considering their present statistics. The picks in this article are based on available team statistics, squad information, injuries, and recent performances. These factors provide a clear foundation for La Liga Matchday 6 picks.