Madrid, Nov 24 (LatestNewsX) — Real Madrid fell short, taking only two points in a go‑all‑out show against Elche, as Barcelona once again graced their historic Camp Nou. The 36‑time league champions now sit on 32 points from 14 matches (10 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss), while Barça trail by a single point with 10 wins, a draw, and two defeats from 13 appearances. Villarreal are a point behind with 29 points from 13 games (9 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses), and Atletico Madrid stand 28 points away from the summit (8 wins, 4 draws, 1 loss).
What the weekend told us
Barça’s triumphant return
Barça put on a fire‑breathing performance in front of their own faithful after a heartfelt opening ceremony and a 4‑0 rout of Athletic Bilbao. Raphinha, back from injury, added to a chorus of goals, underscoring how comfortably the Catalans handled the opposition. A string of defensive lapses eventually handed goals to Barça, with keeper Unai Simon missing chances to halt Lewandowski’s early strike.Elche stymies Madrid’s “Plan B”
Elche managed a 2‑2 stalemate at home, with Álvaro Rodríguez netting an impressive marker against his former side. Yet Xabi Alonso could not hide his frustration as key squad members missed opportunities: Rodrygo’s cameo did not secure more minutes and Dani Ceballos couldn’t shield the centre‑field against the injury‑prone Aurelien Tchouameni. Alexander‑Arnold, meanwhile, mixed solid set‑piece delivery with a questionable back‑checking falter in the opening goal. Madrid’s hopes of widening their advantage over Barça have narrowed to a single‑point margin.Gerard Moreno proves his worth
Villarreal’s talisman, sidelined early in the campaign, has already found the net four times in just six appearances, delivering the opener in a 2‑1 home win over Mallorca. Moreno’s versatility—his aerial presence, speed, and ability to hold up play—keeps Villarreal competitive deep into the season, provided he stays fit. Marcelino’s squad now boasts depth on the flanks, but Moreno’s contributions are key.- Real Sociedad gains momentum
Despite being behind 1‑0 at half‑time against Osasuna in the regional derby, Real Sociedad dominated the second half, securing their first away victory of the campaign with a trio of scorers: Brais Méndez, Gonçalo Guedes, and Ander Barrenetxea. Alongside regulars Carlos Soler and Mikel Oyarzabal, the side now plays an attractive brand of football, whereas Osasuna’s coach, Alessio Lisci, still struggles to settle on a consistent defensive shape.
These four stories collectively paint a picture of a tightly contested La Liga, with teams fighting across the table for the championship, a title whose margins have shrunk to just a few points.
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