Standings & Early Dynamics
After four rounds, Real Madrid sit top of the table with a perfect record: 4 wins, 0 defeats. They’ve scored 8 goals and conceded only 2, showing both attacking firepower and defensive stability.
Close behind are Barcelona, with 10 points from 4 games. They have 3 wins and 1 draw, and are pushing hard to defend last season’s title.
Also doing well are Athletic Club and Getafe, both with strong showings: Athletic unbeaten so far (3-0-1), Getafe with similar consistency.
Who’s Looking Strong
Real Madrid are the early pacesetters. Their perfect start underlines why many tip them to be serious title challengers. Their squad depth (including high profile signings) seems to be paying off.
Barcelona, champions last season, have looked sharp in attack. Their previous La Liga match against Valencia was emphatic — a 6-0 win that showed off their offensive depth. Their overall momentum suggests they remain a major force.
Villarreal and Athletic Club are also standing out. Villarreal have shown solidity despite losing key players over the summer, while Athletic have built on last season’s strong finish, combining youth and experience effectively.
Disappointments So Far
Atlético Madrid have been disappointing in the opening few matches. After heavy spending and a retooled squad, they lost their season opener (for the first time under Diego Simeone in many years) and haven’t quite hit expected consistency.
Valencia have had a rough start. Their heavy defeat to Barcelona (0-6) exposed frailties, especially in defense, and they haven’t yet turned around momentum. Losing Mamardashvili and Mosquera in the summer was a big setback and they haven't seemed to have found a solution yet.
Newly promoted sides like Levante and Real Oviedo are struggling to register wins and are in danger of sliding toward the relegation conversation early. Oviedo, being back in La Liga after promotion, has a steep hill to climb.
Key Observations & Trends
Teams with continuity (Barcelona, Real Madrid, Villarreal) are reaping the rewards of stable squads and pre-season preparation.
Managerial tactics that emphasize pressing and control are doing well; several sides that tried to rebuild defences or adapt to new systems (Atlético, Valencia) are finding cracks.
Goal difference early on is showing signs: teams winning big (like Barça) or keeping clean sheets (like Real Madrid) are putting pressure on mid-table squads to avoid becoming early drop-outs.
Early Predictions
Title favourites: Real Madrid and Barcelona remain the frontrunners. Madrid’s perfect start gives them the psychological edge, but Barça’s attacking performances suggest this will be a season fight right until the end.
Dark horses: Villarreal, Athletic Club, and Getafe have the potential to finish high. Getafe in particular could be the surprise package — strong, hard to break down, and if confidence holds, dangerous in big matches.
Relegation candidates: Girona, Real Oviedo, Levante, maybe even a traditionally safe mid-table club could find themselves under pressure if their form doesn’t pick up soon.
