La Liga 2026-27 Points Table Updated: Barcelona Stay Flawless at Summit as Real Madrid Slip to 3rd
Discover the latest La Liga 2026-27 points table and current standings as of September 9, 2026. FC Barcelona leads with a perfect start, while Deportivo Alavés surprises in second. Get full details on the title race, European qualification battle, and teams fighting relegation early in the Spanish top-flight season.
The 2026-27 La Liga season is quickly taking shape, and as of September 9, 2026, FC Barcelona has wasted no time asserting their dominance at the summit of the Spanish top flight. With an impeccable record after five matchdays, the Catalan giants are once again the team to beat, though an unexpected challenger has emerged in Deportivo Alavés, currently occupying a stunning second position. English Premier League Points Table 2026–27 Updated: Manchester City Reclaim Top Spot as Surprise Package Hull City Climb to 3rd.
Here is the full La Liga 2026–27 points table after Matchday 5:
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 15 | 12 |
| 2 | Deportivo Alavés | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 3 | Real Madrid CF | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 9 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 5 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 6 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 | CA Osasuna | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 9 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 7 |
| 10 | Athletic Club | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 11 | Levante UD | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 12 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 13 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 4 |
| 14 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 4 |
| 15 | Getafe CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 4 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 3 |
| 17 | Villarreal CF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 2 |
| 18 | Málaga CF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 2 |
| 19 | Elche CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 1 |
| 20 | Valencia CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 |
The Title Race: Barcelona Sets the Pace, Alavés Stuns
FC Barcelona, the reigning champions from the 2025-26 season, have laid down an early marker with a perfect four wins from four matches, accumulating 12 points and boasting an impressive +15 goal difference. Their ruthless attacking play has seen them score 17 goals while conceding just two. Hot on their heels, however, is Deportivo Alavés, who have stunned many by securing 10 points from their first four outings, remaining unbeaten. Real Madrid CF is not far behind, sitting in third with 9 points, having also scored 10 goals but with one loss to their name. The early pace suggests a dynamic and competitive title battle.
European Ambitions: Tight Race for Continental Spots
The fight for European qualification is already heating up. Beyond the top three, Real Betis Balompié currently occupies the final Champions League spot with 9 points. RC Deportivo La Coruña, one of the newly promoted sides, has made a fantastic start, sitting fifth with 8 points, placing them in a Europa League position. Club Atlético de Madrid, Sevilla FC, and CA Osasuna are all locked on 7 points, vying for the remaining European places, including a potential UEFA Conference League spot. Real Sociedad de Fútbol, having played one more game (5), also has 7 points, highlighting the intense competition. Lionel Messi Nominated for Ballon d’Or 2026.
Relegation Battle: Valencia and Elche Face Early Woes
At the other end of the table, the fight to avoid relegation is already a grim reality for several clubs. Valencia CF and Elche CF find themselves anchored at the bottom, each with a solitary point from four matches, facing significant goal difference deficits of -8 and -7 respectively. Málaga CF is only slightly better off with 2 points. RC Celta de Vigo, having played five games, has just 3 points, indicating a challenging start to their campaign. These teams will be desperate to turn their fortunes around in the coming weeks to climb out of the danger zone.
As the La Liga 2026-27 season continues, the early standings promise a compelling narrative at both ends of the table, with established giants facing unexpected challenges and rising stars making their mark.
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