La Liga standings: Real Madrid leads, Barcelona close behind

Real Madrid remain unbeaten after eight matches, sitting top of La Liga with 21 points from seven wins and one loss. Their consistency has kept them clear of early-season challengers.
Barcelona sit second with 19 points, having recorded six wins, one draw and one defeat. The Catalans have narrowed the gap, making the race for the title increasingly competitive.
Atletico Madrid hold third place with 17 points, their record of five wins, two draws and one loss keeping them within striking distance of the leaders.
Sevilla occupy fourth with 11 points after eight games, a mixed bag of three wins, two draws and three losses that leaves them mid‑table but still capable of climbing.
Deportivo Alavés and CA Osasuna each have seven points, but both have only played three matches, so their positions could shift dramatically as the season progresses.
Early in the campaign, after three fixtures, Barcelona and Real Madrid were both perfect, each with three wins and nine points, while Atletico Madrid also boasted a strong start with two wins and a draw.
The contrast between the early three‑game snapshot and the current eight‑game table highlights how quickly the dynamics can change, especially with teams like Sevilla and Alavés still finding form.
Looking ahead, Real Madrid will aim to extend their lead, while Barcelona will target the remaining fixtures to close the gap. Atletico Madrid will look to maintain pressure on the top two.
The upcoming weeks promise pivotal clashes that could reshape the standings, making La Liga's title race one of the most closely contested in recent memory.