La Liga standings: Real Madrid leads, Barcelona close behind

The latest La Liga table after eight rounds shows Real Madrid at the summit with 21 points, followed closely by Barcelona on 19 points and Atlético Madrid on 17.
Real Madrid's tally comes from seven wins and a single loss, indicating a strong start despite a solitary setback.
Barcelona's record of six wins, one draw and one loss leaves them just two points shy of the leaders, keeping the title race tight.
Atlético Madrid's 17 points are the product of five victories and two draws, placing them firmly in the top three and within striking distance of the leaders.
Sevilla occupy fourth place with 11 points from three wins, two draws and three defeats, showing mixed form as the season progresses.
The early‑season snapshot after three matches highlighted Barcelona and Real Madrid both on perfect records (9 points each), while Atlético Madrid and Sevilla also posted strong starts.
As the campaign moves beyond the opening month, the gap between the top two and the rest of the table suggests a competitive title race, while clubs like Alavés and Osasuna will aim to build on their early points to avoid a relegation battle later.