La Liga standings: Real Madrid leads, Barcelona close behind

Real Madrid remain at the summit of La Liga after eight games, having amassed 21 points from seven wins and a single loss. Their consistency keeps them two points clear of their nearest rivals. Barcelona sit second with 19 points, recorded from six wins, one draw and one defeat, maintaining a strong challenge for the title. Atletico Madrid occupy third place with 17 points, their record of five wins, two draws and one loss keeping them within striking distance of the leaders. Sevilla hold fourth place with 11 points after eight fixtures, while Deportivo Alavés, CA Osasuna and Sevilla FC each have seven or fewer points in their early‑season outings. The early‑season snapshot after three matches showed both Real Madrid and Barcelona unbeaten, each on nine points, highlighting the early dominance of the traditional powerhouses. As the campaign progresses, the gap between the top two and the rest is narrowing, and upcoming head‑to‑head clashes could reshape the top of the table. Atletico Madrid’s steady form suggests they could close the gap if they maintain their recent results. Meanwhile, the lower‑table clubs will look to gather points in the coming weeks to avoid slipping into a relegation battle.