La Liga standings: Real Madrid lead, Barcelona close behind

Real Madrid remain at the summit of La Liga, having amassed 21 points from eight matches with a record of seven wins and one loss. Their consistency keeps them clear of the chasing pack despite a single setback.
Barcelona occupy second place with 19 points after eight games, recording six wins, one draw and one loss. The Catalan side have narrowed the gap to the leaders and are poised to challenge for the title as the season progresses.
Club Atlético de Madrid sit third with 17 points, compiling five victories, two draws and one defeat in eight outings. Their strong start keeps them within striking distance of the top two, but they will need to maintain form to stay in the race.
Sevilla hold fourth place with 11 points from eight matches, having won three, drawn two and lost three. Their mixed results place them in a mid‑table position, aiming to push higher as the campaign continues.
Deportivo Alavés, with seven points from three games (two wins, one draw), demonstrate early promise, though a larger sample size will be needed to gauge their long‑term prospects.
CA Osasuna also sit on seven points from three fixtures, mirroring Alavés' start, while Sevilla FC have six points from three games after two wins and a loss, indicating a competitive lower‑mid table.
The current table underscores a tight contest at the top, with Real Madrid and Barcelona separated by just two points and Atlético Madrid not far behind. European qualification spots are also shaping up, with Sevilla and other clubs vying for the remaining places.
Upcoming fixtures in the next round will be crucial, as any slip by the leaders could tighten the race further, while teams lower down will look to capitalize on momentum to climb the standings.