La Liga standings: Real Madrid extends lead as Barcelona close gap

Real Madrid sit atop La Liga after eight matches, having amassed 21 points from seven wins and one loss. Their unbeaten run, broken only by a single defeat, keeps them firmly in the title conversation. Barcelona trail closely in second place with 19 points, recording six victories, one draw and one loss, demonstrating resilience despite a slip-up that cost them a perfect record. Atletico Madrid remain in third position, collecting 17 points through five wins, two draws and one loss, keeping them within striking distance of the leaders. Sevilla occupy fourth place with 11 points, their eight-game tally reflecting three wins, two draws and three defeats, indicating a mixed campaign that leaves them hovering around the mid-table. Further down, Deportivo Alavés and CA Osasuna each hold seven points, though Alavés achieved this from just three matches, while Sevilla FC, after three games, sit on six points with two wins and a loss. The early-season snapshot after three fixtures shows both Barcelona and Real Madrid on perfect 9‑point starts, while Atletico Madrid began with seven points, highlighting the consistency of the top clubs from the outset. As the season progresses, the narrow point differences among the leaders suggest a tightly contested race, with each upcoming fixture carrying significant weight for the championship chase.