FC Barcelona consolidated its dominance in the League after beating Getafe with a resounding 3‑0 at the Camp Nou. With that victory, Xavi Hernández's (Flick) team has won the initial eight rounds, equaling the best start in the club's history, which was achieved by Tata Martino in the 2013-14 season. The result maintains Barça as the undisputed leader, with a nine-point advantage over Real Madrid, which is in fourth position after its defeat against Atlético.
Real Madrid, who had been in second place for most of the season, were relegated to fourth place after a 1-1 draw against Villarreal at the Bernabéu. The match, which was played the night before, left the white team nine points behind the leader, making the Clásico next Sunday, October 25, even more crucial for the rivalry. Real Madrid, with 19 points, is five points behind second place, occupied by Atlético de Madrid.
Atlético de Madrid, which remains in second position with 19 points, benefited from its 2-1 victory over Alavés in Mendizorroza, where the decisive goal came in the last minutes thanks to Cuti Romero. Diego Simeone's team remains five points behind the leader, but its position seems quite secure. If Betis manages to equal 19 points in their match against Osasuna in La Cartuja, Atlético will not need to beat Osasuna by eight goals to maintain their advantage in goal-average.
With Barça at the top, the next objective is the Clásico against Real Madrid, which will be played at the Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday, October 25. The result of that match will be decisive for the fight for the title, since the current leader has a nine-point advantage that, although significant, could be reduced if Real Madrid achieves a resounding victory. Meanwhile, Atlético will continue seeking to consolidate its position in second place, while Betis and Osasuna face off in a duel that could affect the dynamics of the table.