La Liga standings: Real Madrid leads, Barcelona close behind
Real Madrid sit atop La Liga with 21 points, while Barcelona trail on 19 and Atlético Madrid holds third with 17 points.
La Liga's table after the latest round shows a tightly contested top, with Real Madrid maintaining a narrow lead over Barcelona and Atlético Madrid.
Real Madrid sit first with 21 points from eight matches, recording seven wins and one loss.
Barcelona occupy second place with 19 points, having amassed six wins, one draw and one defeat, leaving them just two points behind the leaders.
Atlético Madrid are third with 17 points, their record of five wins, two draws and a single loss keeping them within striking distance of the top two.
Sevilla sit fourth on 11 points after eight games, a mix of three wins, two draws and three losses that reflects inconsistency.
Among teams with three matches played, Deportivo Alavés, CA Osasuna and Sevilla FC each hold seven points, while another Sevilla side has six points, indicating strong early starts.
The narrow margins mean the title race remains open, with upcoming fixtures likely to influence whether Real Madrid can extend their lead or if Barcelona and Atlético can close the gap.
