La Liga standings: Barcelona and Real Madrid lead after eight games

The latest La Liga table after eight rounds shows Real Madrid CF at the summit with 21 points from eight games, having recorded seven wins and one loss. Barcelona follow closely on 19 points, matching Real's unbeaten run with six victories, one draw and one defeat. Both clubs have demonstrated consistency, each remaining unbeaten in their first three matches before dropping points later in the campaign. Atlético Madrid sit third with 17 points, compiling five wins, two draws and a single loss, keeping them within striking distance of the leaders. Sevilla occupy fourth place with 11 points, derived from three wins, two draws and three defeats, reflecting a mixed start to the season. Behind the top four, Deportivo Alavés have gathered seven points from three matches, while CA Osasuna also hold seven points from the same number of games, both showing early promise but still a distance from European qualification spots. The early season form highlights a tight race at the top, where a single slip could reshuffle the hierarchy, and suggests that the battle for the title and Champions League places will remain contested as the season progresses.