La Liga standings: Real Madrid leads, Barcelona close behind after eight rounds

La Liga enters its eighth round with Real Madrid firmly in first place, having amassed 21 points from eight matches. Barcelona sit just two points behind on 19, while Atlético Madrid hold third spot with 17 points.
Real Madrid’s record of seven wins, no draws and one loss reflects a strong campaign, maintaining a narrow lead over a Barcelona side that has recorded six wins, one draw and one defeat.
Atlético Madrid remain within striking distance, three points adrift of Barcelona after five victories, two draws and a single loss, underscoring their consistency following a perfect start.
Sevilla occupy fourth place with 11 points from eight games (three wins, two draws, three losses). Behind them, Deportivo Alavés, CA Osasuna and Sevilla FC each have seven points after three matches, highlighting early‑season parity among the lower half.
The early‑season snapshot after three fixtures showed Barcelona and Real Madrid both on nine points, Atlético on seven, and Sevilla FC on six, illustrating how the race has evolved over the subsequent weeks.
The margin between the top two has narrowed to two points, suggesting a competitive title race as the season progresses and each match gains added significance.
With only one loss recorded by each of the top three clubs, the battle for European qualification is set to intensify, particularly as mid‑table teams such as Alavés and Osasuna look to build on their initial points haul.
Real Madrid’s winning percentage remains the decisive factor, but Barcelona’s recent draw could provide an opening for rivals to close the gap further.