La Liga standings: Real Madrid maintain lead as Barcelona close gap

Real Madrid remain on top of La Liga after eight matches, having amassed 21 points from seven wins and one loss.
Barcelona sit just two points behind, with 19 points earned from six wins, one draw and one defeat.
Atletico Madrid hold third place with 17 points, reflecting five victories, two draws and a single loss across the same eight‑game span.
Sevilla occupy fourth with 11 points, while Deportivo Alavés and CA Osasuna are level on seven points each, both having secured two wins and a draw in three games.
The early‑season snapshot after three games showed Barcelona and Real Madrid both unbeaten with three wins each, while Atletico Madrid and Sevilla each recorded two wins and a draw.
Real Madrid's 21 points represent a 2.63 points‑per‑game average, the highest in the league, underscoring their consistency despite a single loss.
Barcelona's two‑point deficit means the title race remains open, with the Catalans needing to maintain form in the coming weeks to keep pressure on the league leaders.
Atletico Madrid's third‑place position keeps them within striking distance of the European qualification spots, while the tight mid‑table cluster suggests a competitive second half of the season.