The three top contenders in the championship impose their dominance: Atletico Madrid wins 2-1 away at Alaves, Real Madrid beats Villarreal 1-0 and Barcelona thrashes Getafe 3-0.
The week in review
Atletico Madrid, 2nd before the match, wins 2-1 away at Alaves, 6th, in the weekend's standout fixture with 22 shots and 68% possession, decided after the 85th minute. Real Madrid dispatches Villarreal 1-0 thanks to the sole goal from Y. Diomande, who also delivers 3 key passes. Real Betis crushes Osasuna 5-2 with Isco scoring 2 goals including one penalty in 74 minutes, while Real Sociedad beats Deportivo La Coruna 3-2 despite 21 shots conceded.
D3 Player of the week
Isco (Real Betis) scores 2 goals, including 1 from the penalty spot, and delivers 3 key passes in Real Betis's 5-2 victory against Osasuna. Podium: 2. Y. Diomande (Real Madrid), 3. A. Zakharyan (Real Sociedad).
D3 Forward
Y. Diomande (Real Madrid) scores the only goal of the match and delivers 3 key passes in Real Madrid's 1-0 victory against Villarreal. Podium: 2. A. Zakharyan (Real Sociedad), 3. A. Gordon (Barcelona).
D3 Midfielder
Same winner: Isco (Real Betis), already presented above (D3 Player of the week). Podium: 2. Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), 3. Mario Soriano (Deportivo La Coruna).
D3 Defender
Álex Grimaldo (Atletico Madrid) opens the scoring for Atletico Madrid away at Alaves and creates 5 key passes in the 2-1 victory. Podium: 2. Jon Martín (Real Sociedad), 3. J. Koundé (Barcelona).
D3 Goalkeeper
S. Dimitrievski (Valencia) makes 9 saves facing 11 shots on target in the 2-2 draw away at Racing Santander. Podium: 2. Álex Remiro (Real Sociedad), 3. Ángel Fortuño (Espanyol).
D3 Performance
N. Tenaglia (Alaves) wins 8 duels out of 11 and completes 6 tackles in Alaves's 1-2 defeat against Atletico Madrid. Podium: 2. A. Freeman (Villarreal).
D3 Team
Atletico Madrid, 2nd, wins 2-1 away at Alaves, 6th, with 22 shots and 68% possession in the weekend's Top 6 showdown. Podium: 2. Real Sociedad, 3. Barcelona.
D3 Match to remember
Alaves 1-2 Atletico Madrid. Alaves, 6th, loses 1-2 against Atletico Madrid, 2nd, in a Top 6 fixture decided after the 85th minute and marked by a red card.
D3 Team of the week (4-3-3)
S. Dimitrievski (Valencia), Álex Grimaldo (Atletico Madrid), Jon Martín (Real Sociedad), N. Tenaglia (Alaves), J. Koundé (Barcelona), Iván Martín (Racing Santander), Isco (Real Betis), Mario Soriano (Deportivo La Coruna), Y. Diomande (Real Madrid), A. Zakharyan (Real Sociedad), A. Gordon (Barcelona).
Key takeaways
Isco (Real Betis) dominates the week with 2 goals and 3 key passes against Osasuna, notably scoring a penalty. Real Sociedad, 8th, secures a 3-2 victory against Deportivo La Coruna, 7th, holding a three-goal lead after 54 minutes before holding on despite a red card in the 66th. N. Tenaglia (Alaves) delivers a remarkable defensive performance with 8 duels won out of 11 and 6 tackles in the 1-2 defeat against Atletico Madrid.
All official distinctions: d3footballiq.com/awards/2026-2027/liga-01