Ousmane Dembele’s winner against Rayo Vallecano has helped Barcelona leapfrog to 24 points from 11 games and go four clear at the top of the Spanish La Liga. It is getting maximum points from such tough games that often separate the top teams from the rest of the pack, and the Catalonians are showing signs of it. If you are searching for the latest points table and team standings in the La Liga 2018-19, then you can find the rankings here! 2018-19 La Liga Schedule Free PDF Download in IST: Group Stage Fixtures, Time Table in Indian Time with Venue Details of Spanish Football League.
Sevilla was left frustrated by Real Sociedad, and their failure to get three points means they are second in league with 20 points. Third-placed Atletico Madrid and Alaves below them both have 20 points too which showcases the close nature of the fight in La Liga at the moment.
Real Madrid’s late surge against Valladolid propelled them to a 2-0 win and pushed them to sixth in league with 17 points. If the Los Blancos hit the stride, then they still can provide resistance to Barcelona who is beginning to drift away from the chasers.
Deportivo Alaves and Espanyol have done well in the opening games of the league, but it will be tough for them to maintain the momentum. The Champions League places do not look a possibility for them come to the end of the season, but they have something to fight.
The Spanish La Liga had four reserved spots in the group stages of the Champions League. The first, second, third and the fourth-placed clubs make it to Europe’s premier competition. The fifth and sixth-placed team along with domestic Cup winners move to the UEFA Europa League.
The current UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League winner come from Spain in the form of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Such is the football on display in Spain that the although it is often a three horse race between Barcelona and the Madrid Giants in the league, their clubs more often than not dominate Europe.
Spanish La Liga 2018–19 Points Table & Standings:
Rank | Club | Matches | Won | Draw | Loss | GF | GA | GD | Points |
1. | Barcelona | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 14 | 17 | 24 |
2. | Sevilla | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 20 |
3. | Atletico Madrid | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 20 |
4. | Alaves | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 20 |
5. | Espanyol | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 18 |
6. | Real Madrid | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 17 |
7. | Levante | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 17 |
8. | Girona | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 14 | -1 | 16 |
9. | Getafe CF | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 16 |
10. | Valladolid | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 16 |
(La Liga 2018-19 Points Table Updated Till November 05, 2018)
Barcelona is the current champions of Spain after the winning the 2017/18 La Liga title with a 14 point lead over Atletico Madrid who finished second. They were on track to become the first Spanish side to go unbeaten in the season but lost their 37th match of the season 5-4 at Levante. This was Barcelona’s 25th League title who are second to Real Madrid who has 33, in the number of La Liga titles.
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