La Liga standings snapshot: Real Madrid and Barcelona lead after eight games
Real Madrid sits atop La Liga with 21 points, followed by Barcelona on 19, as the season progresses.
After eight matchdays in La Liga, Real Madrid CF sits in first place with 21 points, while FC Barcelona follows closely on 19 points.
Real Madrid's record of seven wins, no draws and a single loss (7‑0‑1) reflects a strong campaign, keeping them unbeaten in the league except for one defeat.
Barcelona, with six wins, one draw and one loss (6‑1‑1), remains within striking distance of the leaders, having dropped points only in their draw and loss.
Club Atlético de Madrid holds third place with 17 points, compiled from five wins, two draws and one loss (5‑2‑1), maintaining pressure on the top two.
Sevilla FC sits fourth after eight games, tallying 11 points from three wins, two draws and three losses (3‑2‑3), positioning themselves in the European qualification mix.
In the early stage of the season, after three matches, Deportivo Alavés and CA Osasuna each have seven points (2‑1‑0), while Sevilla FC recorded six points (2‑0‑1), indicating a competitive start for several clubs.
The current spread at the top suggests a tight title race, with Real Madrid needing to maintain consistency and Barcelona aiming to close the two‑point gap, while Atletico Madrid looks to challenge for a Champions League spot.
