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

Real Madrid remain at the summit of La Liga after eight rounds, having amassed 21 points from seven wins and a single loss.
Barcelona sit just two points behind, their 19 points coming from six victories, one draw and one defeat, keeping the title race tight.
Atletico Madrid hold third place with 17 points, recorded through five wins, two draws and one loss, showing they are still within striking distance of the leaders.
Early in the campaign, after three games, both Barcelona and Real Madrid were unbeaten, each sitting on nine points after winning all three fixtures.
Sevilla, with eleven points after eight matches, have a mixed record of three wins, two draws and three losses, while Deportivo Alavés and CA Osasuna each have seven points from three games.
Sevilla FC's early three‑match snapshot shows two wins and one loss, giving them six points, a modest start compared with the league leaders.
The current spread suggests a competitive fight for the title and the Champions League spots, while the lower half of the table remains too close to predict relegation battles at this stage.