La Liga Points Table 2026-27 Updated: Barcelona Overtake Real Madrid to Lead Standings
Stay updated with the La Liga 2026–27 points table as of August 28, 2026, after Matchday 2. FC Barcelona, Real Madrid CF, Sevilla FC, and Real Betis Balompié head the title race with perfect records. Find out the current standings, team positions, and the early battles for European qualification and against relegation in the Spanish top flight.
The 2026–27 La Liga season is just two matchdays deep, but the early standings reveal a tightly contested race at the summit and intriguing battles brewing throughout the table. As of Friday, August 28, 2026, reigning champions FC Barcelona, perennial rivals Real Madrid CF, alongside strong contenders Sevilla FC and Real Betis Balompié, have all secured maximum points from their opening two fixtures. La Liga 2026-27: Kylian Mbappe Hits Hat-Trick As Real Madrid Thrash Real Sociedad 4-1.
The Title Contenders: A Four-Way Tie at the Top
FC Barcelona currently occupies the top spot, demonstrating their title credentials with a dominant start. The Catalan giants have netted 7 goals without conceding any, showcasing both offensive prowess and defensive solidity. Just behind them, Real Madrid CF also boasts a perfect six points, having scored 6 goals and conceded 2, placing them second on goal difference. Sevilla FC and Real Betis Balompié complete the quartet of teams with unblemished records, sitting third and fourth respectively, both looking to challenge the traditional powerhouses this season.
European Aspirations: The Race for Continental Spots
Below the leading pack, the competition for European qualification is already heating up. Deportivo Alavés, Club Atlético de Madrid, and CA Osasuna find themselves in the mix, each having accumulated 4 points from their two outings. Atlético Madrid, in particular, will be keen to climb higher and solidify a Champions League spot after their strong start. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, Getafe CF, and Villarreal CF are also within striking distance, making every match crucial in these early stages of the campaign.
The Relegation Dogfight: Early Struggles for Survival
At the other end of the table, the fight for survival is equally intense. Athletic Club and Real Sociedad de Fútbol find themselves in the precarious relegation zone without a single point, both having suffered two losses in their opening fixtures. Elche CF, Málaga CF, Levante UD, and Valencia CF are also among those who have had a slow start, currently sitting on just one point each. The coming matchdays will be vital for these teams to reverse their fortunes and begin their ascent away from the foot of the table. Jose Mourinho Condemns Alleged Bullying of Vinicius Jr During Real Madrid's Win at Espanyol in La Liga 2026-27.
La Liga 2026–27 Points Table (Updated: August 28, 2026, after Matchday 2)
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 6 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 | Sevilla FC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 5 | Deportivo Alavés | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 6 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | CA Osasuna | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Getafe CF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 10 | Villarreal CF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 12 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 15 | Valencia CF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 16 | Málaga CF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 1 |
| 19 | Athletic Club | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
| 19 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
With Matchday 3 set to begin, the 2026–27 La Liga season promises plenty more drama. Fans can anticipate an enthralling campaign as teams continue to vie for supremacy, European berths, and crucial points to avoid the drop. The coming weeks will undoubtedly provide a clearer picture of who truly has the staying power in Spain's top flight.
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