La Liga standings: Real Madrid extends lead as Barcelona stays within reach

Real Madrid remain at the summit of La Liga after eight matches, having amassed 21 points from seven wins, one draw and a single loss. Their nearest rival, Barcelona, sit on 19 points after six victories, one draw and one defeat, keeping the title race tightly contested. Atletico Madrid hold third place with 17 points, reflecting a solid record of five wins, two draws and one loss over the same period. Sevilla, with 11 points from three wins, two draws and three defeats, occupy the fourth slot, while the rest of the table stretches beyond the top five. The early‑season snapshot after three fixtures showed Barcelona and Real Madrid both on perfect records, each with nine points from three wins, while Atletico Madrid, Deportivo Alavés and Osasuna each held seven points from two wins and a draw. Sevilla’s three‑match start yielded six points from two wins and a loss, indicating a slightly slower start compared with the league leaders. The consistency displayed by Real Madrid and Barcelona over the first eight games suggests they will continue to dominate the race for the championship, with Atletico Madrid positioned to challenge if they can close the two‑point gap. Meanwhile, Sevilla will need to improve their form to stay within reach of European qualification spots as the season progresses.