Madrid: Atletico Madrid has surged to the top of the Spanish La Liga standings after the conclusion of Saturday’s matches. With 26 matches played, the team has secured 16 wins, 8 draws, and only 2 losses, boasting a strong goal difference with 43 goals for and 16 against, leading to a total of 56 points.
According to Namibia Press Agency, Barcelona, following closely behind, has accumulated 54 points from 25 matches with 17 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses. Their impressive goal-scoring record stands at 67 goals, while they have conceded 25. Real Madrid is tied on points with Barcelona, having played one more match, achieving 16 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses, with a goal tally of 55 for and 25 against.
Athletic Bilbao is positioned fourth in the standings with 48 points, having played 26 matches with 13 victories, 9 draws, and 4 losses. Their goal difference is positive with 44 goals scored and 23 conceded. Villarreal rounds out the top five, securing 44 points from 25 matches, with 12 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses.
The mid-table sees Real Betis with 38 points, followed by Rayo Vallecano with 36 points, and Mallorca with 35 points. Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo have garnered 34 and 33 points respectively, while Sevilla matches Celta Vigo’s point tally with 33 points.
Girona and Osasuna are both on 32 points, standing closely in the lower mid-section of the table. Getafe, with 30 points, is followed by Espanyol with 27 points. Las Palmas and Leganes are struggling near the bottom with 24 points each, while Valencia and Alaves are slightly below at 23 and 22 points respectively.
Valladolid is at the bottom of the standings, having played 26 matches with only 4 wins, 4 draws, and a staggering 18 losses, resulting in just 16 points. The team’s defense has been notably weak, allowing 60 goals while scoring only 17.