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
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
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)
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.