La Liga Early Table: Alavés Lead as Giants Find Rhythm

Spain’s top flight opened on 15 August and the early table already has a surprise leader: Deportivo Alavés.

Official standings snapshots show Alavés ahead of the traditional giants, with Barcelona and Real Madrid close behind as the champions and challengers shake off a compressed post-World Cup pre-season. Sevilla, Betis and Atlético occupy the early European conversation while a handful of clubs already sit near the drop zone.

With only a handful of matchdays played, the table will swing — but Alavés’ start is a reminder that La Liga’s opening weeks often reward organisation before star power fully settles.

Standings context from LALIGA official table data, late August 2026.