Barcelona extend LaLiga lead; Lazio win, Roma held in Serie A
Sep 20, 2026
Seville [Barcelona], September 20: Barcelona strengthened their grip on top spot in LaLiga with a 3-1 away victory over Sevilla on Saturday, while Lazio moved level with the Serie A leaders after beating Venezia 2-0.
Barcelona's win opened up a six-point advantage over second-placed Real Madrid, who face Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
Elsewhere in LaLiga, Osasuna drew 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano, Athletic Bilbao were held to a goalless draw by Alaves, while Celta Vigo recorded their first win of the season with a 5-0 victory over Racing Santander.
In Italy, Lazio defeated hosts Venezia 2-0 in Matchweek 5 to move onto 13 points, while Venezia suffered their fifth consecutive defeat and remain bottom without a point.
Roma and Inter Milan drew 2-2 in another Serie A fixture, leaving both sides unbeaten on 13 points, with Roma ahead on goal difference.
Source: Emirates News Agency
