AFCON 2025
Barcelona beat Getafe 3-0 at Camp Nou and made it eight wins from eight. Gordon scored in the second minute, Gabriel Jesus doubled the lead in the 30th, and Jules Koundé added a third from a Lamine Yamal cross in the 73rd. Hansi Flick’s side have 24 points and 34 goals.
Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0 at the Bernabéu, but the night turned chaotic. Yan Diomande scored the only goal in the 62nd minute. Moments after, Vinícius Júnior had a goal ruled out and was sent off for pulling an opponent’s hair. Madrid defended with ten men, and Kylian Mbappé missed a one-on-one late on. Jose Mourinho’s side are third on 18 points, six behind Barcelona.
Atlético Madrid came from behind to beat Alavés 2-1. Grimaldo put them ahead in the 33rd minute after a one-two with Ademola Lookman, who started the match. Lucas Boyé equalised from the penalty spot on the stroke of half-time, and Alavés had a man sent off in the second half. Romero then scored the winner in the 85th minute from Álex Baena’s cross, and Atlético are second on 19 points.
Rayo Vallecano against Athletic Club never finished. The referee suspended the match after fewer than 30 minutes because home fans threw paper planes onto the pitch. Authorities have not yet said what sanctions Rayo will face.
BBarcelona remain at the top of the La Liga table with 25 points from nine matches, Atletico Madrid are behind with 19 points, while Real Madrid are third with 18 points.
