La Liga standings: Real Madrid leads, Barcelona close behind after eight games

Real Madrid remain unbeaten after eight fixtures, sitting atop La Liga with 21 points from seven wins and one loss. Their record of W7 D0 L1 reflects a dominant start, keeping them clear of their closest rivals.
Barcelona sit just two points behind the league leaders, having accumulated 19 points from eight games. With six wins, one draw and one defeat, the Catalans have maintained a strong pace but will need to convert draws into wins to close the gap.
Atlético Madrid occupy third place with 17 points, their record of five wins, two draws and a single loss showing consistency. The club remains within striking distance of the top two, especially if the leaders stumble.
Sevilla hold fourth spot with 11 points after eight matches, a mix of three wins, two draws and three defeats. Their position highlights a mid‑table battle as they aim to climb higher.
Further down, Deportivo Alavés, CA Osasuna and Sevilla FC have each gathered seven points from three matches early in the season, while the early‑season snapshot also showed Barcelona and Real Madrid tied on nine points after three games.
The contrast between the three‑match and eight‑match data underscores how quickly the table can shift. Both Real Madrid and Barcelona started perfectly, but Real's single loss has allowed Barcelona to stay within touching distance.
Looking ahead, the title race appears poised to intensify. Real Madrid will aim to extend their lead, while Barcelona must capitalize on any slip‑ups to keep the pressure on. Atlético Madrid will look to maintain momentum and challenge for a top‑two finish.