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

Real Madrid sit atop La Liga with 21 points after eight matches, maintaining a perfect record aside from a single loss.
Barcelona are second with 19 points from eight games, their record of six wins, one draw and one defeat keeping them within striking distance.
Atlético Madrid hold third place on 17 points, having amassed five victories, two draws and one loss, remaining a realistic challenger.
Sevilla occupy fourth with 11 points, their eight‑game tally of three wins, two draws and three defeats reflecting inconsistency.
Behind them, Deportivo Alavés sit on seven points from eight games (two wins, one draw), while CA Osasuna also have seven points but from just three matches (two wins, one draw).
The early three‑match snapshot showed both Barcelona and Real Madrid unbeaten with nine points each, Atlético Madrid on seven and Sevilla on six, underscoring their strong starts.
The gap between Real Madrid and Barcelona has narrowed to two points, meaning the title race could intensify in the coming weeks as both clubs aim to sustain form.
Atlético Madrid’s proximity to the leaders keeps the top three tightly contested, while Sevilla will look to close the gap to re‑enter the European‑qualification spots.