La Liga Points Table 2026-27 Updated: Real Madrid Lead Standings After Win Over Real Sociedad
Stay updated with the official La Liga 2026–27 points table after Matchday 2. Real Madrid, Sevilla, and Real Betis lead with perfect records, while FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid are strong contenders. Get the latest Spanish League standings, team positions, and goal differences.
The Spanish top-flight football season is well underway, and as of August 27, 2026, the La Liga 2026–27 campaign has already delivered compelling action across two matchdays. Real Madrid CF, Sevilla FC, and Real Betis Balompié have emerged as the early frontrunners, each securing maximum points from their opening two fixtures. Defending champions FC Barcelona, despite playing one game less, have also shown their intent, positioning themselves just three points off the leaders. La Liga 2026-27: Kylian Mbappe Hits Hat-Trick As Real Madrid Thrash Real Sociedad 4-1.
Early Title Contenders
Real Madrid CF currently sit atop the standings, having collected six points from two games. Their strong start included a dominant 4–1 victory over Real Sociedad de Fútbol in their first match. Sevilla FC and Real Betis Balompié mirror Real Madrid's perfect record, also on six points. Sevilla kicked off their campaign with a 2–1 win against Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, while Real Betis secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Valencia CF. Club Atlético de Madrid, with four points from their two games, including a 2-2 draw against Villarreal CF on August 23, are also keeping pace with the early leaders. FC Barcelona's single game so far resulted in an emphatic 5–0 away win against Elche CF on August 23, signalling their formidable attacking prowess.
European Qualification Battle
Beyond the immediate title race, the scramble for European qualification spots is already taking shape. Deportivo Alavés and Club Atlético de Madrid currently occupy positions that would grant them access to continental competitions, both standing on four points. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Getafe CF, each with three points, are also in the upper half of the table, looking to challenge for European berths as the season progresses. Real Madrid Become First Sports Team in History to Surpass Euro 1.2 Billion Annual Revenue.
La Liga 2026–27 Points Table (As of August 27, 2026)
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid CF | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | Sevilla FC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Deportivo Alavés | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | FC Barcelona | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 7 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Getafe CF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 | CA Osasuna | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 20 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
The Relegation Zone
At the other end of the table, the newly promoted sides and some established clubs face an early struggle to avoid the drop. Real Sociedad de Fútbol and Athletic Club are currently rooted at the bottom without points, though Athletic Club has played one game less. Real Sociedad suffered consecutive defeats, including their opening 1–4 loss to Real Madrid. Elche CF, despite holding RC Deportivo La Coruña to a 1–1 draw in their second game, have a goal difference of -5, highlighting their defensive challenges after a heavy 0-5 defeat to Barcelona. Málaga CF, Levante UD, and Real Racing Club de Santander are also precariously positioned with just one point each.
With two matchdays down and the table beginning to take shape, the 2026–27 La Liga season promises an exciting journey of fierce competition for the coveted title, European spots, and survival in Spain's top football division.
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