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LaLiga 25/26 Standings J4: Barça thrashes and gets closer to the lead

Published New:14/09/2025 - 23:06h

Updated New:15/09/2025 - 23:20h

Barça returned to winning ways in LaLiga with a brutal thrashing of Valencia (6-0). With the victory, the 'culés' are second with 10 points, a couple less than Real Madrid (12).

FC Barcelona moved closer again to the lead of LaLiga EA Sports 2025/26 thanks to their brutal thrashing against Valencia (6-0). Hansi Flick's team reached 10 points with their third victory of the season, the first at home at the Johan Cruyff Stadium.

The Catalans took the lead thanks to a goal from Fermín López. In the second half, the devastating Barça attack crushed Carlos Corberán's team. Raphinha's introduction for Roony Bardghji shattered the Valencia defense, which ended up conceding five goals in the second half.

Rafa scored two and Fermín, another to settle the match. In addition, Robert Lewandowski came on in the 68th minute for Ferran Torres and took the opportunity to debut his goalscoring record in the 25/26 season, with another double to close the exhibition on the 'azulgrana' field.

With the victory, the 'azulgrana' team is second with 10 points and a spectacular goal difference of +10. Real Madrid, for now, is the only team with a perfect score (12). Espanyol (10) and Getafe (9) complete the top spots.

LaLiga EA Sports 2025/26 Standings on Matchday 4

Pos.	Club	PJ	PTS	DG
1️⃣	Real Madrid	4	12	6
2️⃣	FC Barcelona	4	10	10
3️⃣	Espayol	4	10	3
4️⃣	Getafe	4	9	2
5️⃣	Athletic	4	9	2
6️⃣	Villarreal	3	7	5

Check the full standings table at FCBN.

Real Madrid, sole leader 2 points ahead of Barcelona

LaLiga Standings - Matchday 4: Real Madrid is the sole leader

Kylian Mbappé, celebrating his goal against Real Sociedad (1-2)

On Saturday, Xabi Alonso's team added a hard-fought but very valuable victory against Real Sociedad in Anoeta (1-2), a result that allows them to reach 12 points in the overall standings and maintain the sole lead on Matchday 4.

The 'merengues' resolved the match in the first half, thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler. Real Sociedad pulled one back from the penalty spot in the second half with a goal from Mikel Oyarzabal. However, they were unable to even reach the tie despite playing with one more player from the 32nd minute.

Madrid was left with ten after the expulsion, by direct red card, of Dean Huijsen, but managed to hold the lead with difficulty. The only one who could reach them was Athletic. Ernesto Valverde's team started the season with three straight victories, but surprisingly fell at home to Alavés (0-1).

With the defeat, Athletic is fourth in the table with 9 points, while Alavés rises to 7th place with 7 points. In the last match on Saturday, Atlético de Madrid added their first victory against Villarreal (2-0), with goals from Pablo Barrios and Nico González. With the defeat, the 'Yellow Submarine' is now fifth with 7 points. 'Aleti', now, reaches 5 units (11th), one more than Sevilla (12th).

The rest of the matches on Matchday 4

LaLiga 25/26 Standings - J4

On Sunday, there were two draws prior to Barça-Valencia. Celta and Girona drew in Balaídos (1-1), a result that does not help either of them to get out of the bottom of the standings. The Galicians (14th) have 4 points, while Girona remains last with just one point.

At the Ciutat de Valencia, Levante wasted a two-goal lead against Betis (2-2). Pablo Fornals, in the 85th minute, scored the equalizing goal with which the 'verdiblancos' remain in the middle of the table (10th) with 6 points. The 'granotas', on the other hand, added their first unit and remain in relegation places along with Mallorca and Girona.

In the other match on Sunday, Osasuna won authoritatively at home against Rayo (2-0), with goals from Raúl García and Iker Benito. The Navarrese rise to 9th place with 6 points, while the Madrid team is now 13th with 4 units.

Matchday 4 began on Friday with the draw between Sevilla and Elche (2-2) at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. On Saturday, first thing in the morning, Getafe returned to winning ways at home against Real Oviedo (2-0), with which the 'azulón' team remains in the upper area of the standings (4th) with 9 points.

Oviedo, for its part, remains in 16th place with 3 points, while Elche (8th) has 6 units, a couple more than Valencia, which with the thrashing fell to 15th place. On Monday, Espanyol maintained their unbeaten run in Cornellà with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Mallorca. The win moves Espanyol into third place and Mallorca down to second-to-last (19th).