La Liga standings snapshot: Barcelona leads early, Real Madrid tops after eight games
Real Madrid sits atop La Liga with 21 points after eight matches, while Barcelona trails closely with 19, both having started the season unbeaten.
Barcelona and Real Madrid both opened the La Liga season with perfect records after three games, each amassing nine points from three wins and no draws or losses. The early table showed the two clubs locked at the top, reflecting their dominance in the opening fixtures.
The initial standings placed FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF level on points, with both clubs boasting a 100% win rate. Behind them, Atlético Madrid held third place with seven points, while Sevilla and Deportivo Alavés were tied for fourth, each with seven points after three matches.
Eight rounds into the campaign, the table has shifted dramatically. Real Madrid CF now leads the league with 21 points from eight games, having recorded seven wins, no draws, and a single loss. Their consistency has re‑established them as the early favorites for the title.
Barcelona, while still in contention, sits in second place with 19 points after eight matches. The Catalans have recorded six wins, one draw and one loss, narrowing the gap to just two points behind their city rivals.
