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LaLiga 2026/2027: teams, matches, results and standings
Find out how LaLiga works, which teams and players are taking part in the 2026/2027 season, and the latest results. We review the standout matches and the current standings in the Spanish championship.
LaLiga is progressing through its 2026/2027 season with FC Barcelona leading the table, followed by Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid. After eleven full matchdays, the competition has already seen Barcelona’s first defeat, which came against Real Madrid in the Clásico on 25 October. Here’s a look at how the competition works, which teams are involved, and the latest results.
What is LaLiga
LaLiga is the top tier of professional football in Spain, with 20 clubs competing each season. The championship has been held since 1929 and is one of Europe’s leading national competitions.
Some of the world’s greatest football stars have played in its stadiums, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldinho. Among its best-known clubs are Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid.
Real Madrid is the team with the most league titles in the history of the competition. Its main rival is FC Barcelona, with whom it contests the famous Clásico, one of the most watched matches in international football.
How LaLiga works
The season usually starts in August and ends in May. The 20 teams play each other twice, once at home and once away, so each club plays a total of 38 matches.
The points system is straightforward: a win earns three points, a draw one, and a loss none. At the end of the season, the team with the most points is crowned champion.
The top teams qualify for European competitions such as the Champions League and Europa League, depending on the available spots and qualification criteria. Meanwhile, the bottom three teams are relegated to Segunda División and replaced by three promoted clubs.
Teams and players in the 2026/2027 season
This season features 20 clubs from various Spanish cities. Among the most prominent are FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, Athletic Club and Real Betis.
FC Barcelona won their first nine matches, but lost their unbeaten record after being defeated by Real Madrid on 25 October. Their squad includes Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Dani Olmo. Real Madrid features players such as Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior, while Atlético de Madrid’s key figures include Julián Álvarez and Álex Baena.
Other teams taking part include Real Sociedad, Sevilla FC, Villarreal, Valencia, Celta de Vigo y Osasuna. The season brings together clubs aiming for European competition as well as others whose main goal is to stay in Primera División.
Latest LaLiga results
LaLiga has completed matchdays 10 and 11 and the twelfth has already begun. One of the standout fixtures was the Clásico on 25 October, in which Real Madrid beat FC Barcelona 1-2. Despite the defeat, the Catalan side remains top of the table.
On matchday 11, Barcelona thrashed Alavés 6-1, while Real Madrid beat Racing de Santander 0-3 and Atlético de Madrid defeated Levante 0-2. Athletic Club won the Basque derby against Real Sociedad 2-1.
Matchday 12 began on 6 November with a goalless draw between Sevilla and Alavés. On 7 November, Racing de Santander beat Málaga 1-2. The rest of the matches will be played over the weekend, including the game between Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona, scheduled for Sunday 8 November.
LaLiga 2026/2027 standings
As of 7 November, FC Barcelona lead the standings with 30 points, followed by Atlético de Madrid with 28 and Real Madrid with 27. Real Betis are in fourth place with 23 points and Real Sociedad complete the top five with 19.
At the bottom are Levante, Valencia and Málaga, the three teams currently in the relegation spots. The standings may still change over the weekend, as the twelfth matchday is ongoing.
PJ: matches played; PG: matches won; PE: matches drawn; PP: matches lost; Pts.: points.
The standings are as of 7 November 2026, with the twelfth matchday still in progress. Some teams have played fewer matches due to the schedule.
LaLiga’s standout players
In addition to the team standings, LaLiga tracks individual player statistics. One of the most important is the top scorers’ table, which ranks players by the number of goals scored during the season.
Among the standout names in the competition are Lamine Yamal and Raphinha from FC Barcelona; Kylian Mbappé from Real Madrid; and Julián Álvarez from Atlético de Madrid. Their performances are part of the ongoing coverage of a season with many matches still to be played.