Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid secured a vital 1-0 victory over Villarreal at the Bernabeu, relying on a Yan Diomande strike and a disciplined defensive block. Despite a late red card for Vinicius Junior, the hosts' tactical rigidity proved too much for the visitors to break down.
Barcelona maintained their perfect La Liga record with a clinical 3-0 victory, as Hansi Flick's aggressive pressing and verticality overwhelmed Getafe's defensive resolve. Early goals and sustained positional dominance ensured a tactical mismatch at the Spotify Camp Nou.