How the LaLiga table stands after Barça, Madrid and Atleti’s matches
Spanish football’s big three all achieved their goals in their respective matches on Saturday, October 10, picking up three important points in the LaLiga standings. Barcelona beat Getafe, Real Madrid overcame Villarreal, and Atlético de Madrid defeated Deportivo Alavés.
The results keep all three teams in contention for the top spots, as another round of matches puts the spotlight back on the title race and the next set of league fixtures.
Barcelona remain at the top of the table with a perfect record: 24 points from a possible 24, thanks to eight consecutive wins. Their 3-0 victory over Getafe allowed them to maintain a five-point lead over Atlético de Madrid.
Diego Simeone’s side, meanwhile, reached 19 points after winning 2-1 away at Deportivo Alavés. Atlético remain second, one point ahead of Real Madrid, who moved to 18 points after defeating Villarreal 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu.
All three teams will return to action next weekend for matchday nine of LaLiga:
