Main contenders for the Super League are Oviedo and Elche
In the opening weeks of the 2025/26 La Liga season, several teams are already facing challenges as they strive to secure their place in Spain's top-tier football competition. Among them are Getafe, Elche, and Sevilla, who are all vying for strong mid-table finishes or to avoid relegation.
Getafe has started the season on a positive note, earning 3 points from their opening match, placing them among teams like Barcelona, Rayo Vallecano, and Villarreal early in the table. Elche, on the other hand, has gained 1 point from a draw in their first game and is about mid-table after the first week.
Sevilla, a club that has previously played in the Champions League and won the Europa League in 2023, now finds itself in a precarious position. Despite playing one match, their current standing is not clear, but they are presumably mid-table or below top contenders based on available data. Their exact position after matchday 1 is unconfirmed, but they are scheduled to continue competing with a fixture against Elche on September 12.
The team's current predicament contrasts sharply with their past successes and the systemic crisis at Sevilla is a significant concern for the club's fans and management, given their illustrious history in Spanish football. The 2025/26 La Liga season could potentially mark a turning point in Sevilla's fortunes, as they strive to recover from their recent struggles.
Unfortunately, Sevilla's chance of being in the relegation zone is almost as high as Real Oviedo's (32.6%), Elche's (32.6%), and Getafe's (28.7%) according to Opta's predictions. Real Oviedo, who are returning to La Liga after 24 years, are not listed in these standings, suggesting they are likely not in La Liga this season but remain a second division or lower-tier club.
Meanwhile, the favourites for the 2025/26 title remain Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid, with teams like Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao also in contention. Getafe, Elche, and Sevilla are not cited among the top title contenders but look to compete for strong mid-table finishes or to avoid relegation, with Getafe having a positive early start.
Levante, last season's Segunda champions, has a slightly better chance of survival with a 29.5% risk of relegation, according to Opta's predictions. The 2025/26 La Liga season promises to be an exciting and unpredictable one, as teams battle to secure their place among Spain's elite football clubs.
Bookmakers are closely monitoring the performance of Sevilla in the 2025/26 La Liga season, as their chance of being in the relegation zone is almost as high as Elche's and Getafe's.Despite the historical success and pedigree of Sevilla, they are not considered top title contenders but are, like Elche and Getafe, striving for strong mid-table finishes or to avoid relegation in the European football leagues, with Getafe having a positive early start.
