Hansi Flick’s Barcelona seeks to secure a third consecutive La Liga title, while familiar rivals vie to dethrone the Blaugranas. Diego Simeone aims to guide Atletico Madrid to its first championship since the 2020-21 season, and Jose Mourinho has made a return to Real Madrid, looking to bring the club back to prominence after two seasons away.

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MORE — La Liga winners, all-time

Since Valencia’s win in 2004, just six teams have captured the La Liga title over the past 40 years, with Deportivo de A Coruna’s 1999-2000 victory still standing out among them.

Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and their teammates aspire to reclaim the top spot, while Raphinha and Lamine Yamal will work to defend Barcelona’s title.

To learn more about the current standings and scoring leaders for this new season, continue reading.

Who was promoted to La Liga this season?

After the relegation of Real Mallorca, Girona, and Real Oviedo last season, three new teams have stepped up. Returning to the top division are Deportivo de A Coruna, alongside Malaga and Racing Santander.

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What were the big transfers of Summer 2026 in La Liga?

Barcelona has strengthened its roster with the addition of Ballon d’Or and World Cup winner Rodri, along with Anthony Gordon from Newcastle and Karim Adeyemi from Dortmund. Ferran Torres has transferred to PSG, while Ansu Fati has signed with Monaco.

Real Madrid brought in Ivorian talent Yan Diomande and Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella, also securing the services of Denzel Dumfries and Bernardo Silva. David Alaba and Dani Carvajal left the club, alongside the acquisition of Carlos Espi from Levante.

Atletico Madrid’s impressive signings include Morten Hjulmand from Sporting Lisbon, Cristian Romero from Tottenham, Kang-in Lee from PSG, and Alex Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen. Several players departed, including Matteo Ruggeri, Thiago Almada, and Nahuel Molina, while Julian Alvarez remains a potential transfer target.

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Villarreal added Canadian midfielder Nathan Saliba from Anderlecht, and Real Betis acquired Troy Parrott. In terms of outgoings, Liverpool secured Osasuna’s Victor Munoz for a significant fee, Pep Chavarria moved from Rayo Vallecano to Chelsea, and Juanlu Sanchez transferred from Sevilla to Bournemouth, who also signed Alvaro Rodriguez from Elche.

La Liga leading scorers, 2026-27 season

1. Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid — 3

6. Raphinha, Barcelona — 2

La Liga 2026-27 season table: Latest standings

1. Real Madrid — 2-0-0, +4 GD — 6 points

2. Sevilla — 2-0-0, +3 GD — 6 points

3. Real Betis — 2-0-0, +2 GD — 6 points

4. Alaves — 1-1-0, +3 GD — 4 points

5. Atletico Madrid — 1-1-0, +2 GD — 4 points

6. Barcelona — 1-0-0, +5 GD — 3 points

7. Espanyol — 1-0-1, +2 GD — 3 points

8. Getafe — 1-0-1, -2 GD — 3 points

9. Villarreal — 0-2-0, 0 GD — 1 point

10. Deportivo de A Coruna — 0-2-0, 0 GD — 1 point

12. Osasuna — 0-1-0, 0 GD — 1 point

13. Racing Santander — 0-1-1, -1 GD — 1 point

14. Rayo Vallecano — 0-1-1, -1 GD — 1 point

15. Valencia — 0-1-1, -1 GD — 1 point

16. Malaga — 0-1-1, -2 GD — 1 point

17. Levante — 0-1-1, -3 GD — 1 point

18. Elche — 0-1-1, -5 GD — 1 point

Hansi Flick’s Barcelona look to threepeat atop La Liga, and familiar faces will look to retake the Spanish top flight from the Blaugranas.

Diego Simeone continues to run rule over Atletico Madrid and seeks a first title since 2020-21, while Jose Mourinho’s returned to Real Madrid after a long absence and is aiming to restore Real to the top after two seasons away.

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MORE — La Liga winners, all-time

No one else has won La Liga since 2004 when Valencia took its second in three seasons, and Deportivo de A Coruna’s 1999-2000 crown means just six sides have won the title in the last 40 years.

Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and friends will hope to charge back into first, while Raphinha and Lamine Yamal want to defend the throne.

For the table and scoring leaders plus some notes on this new season, read on.

Who was promoted to La Liga this season?

Real Mallorca, Girona, and Real Oviedo were relegated last season, making way for three new boys.

Back in the big time are aforementioned 1999-2000 champs Deportivo de A Coruna, where they are joined by Malaga and Racing Santander.

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What were the big transfers of Summer 2026 in La Liga?

Barcelona have fortified their side with Ballon d’Or and World Cup winner Rodri as well as Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon and Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi. Ferran Torres has left for PSG while Ansu Fati is off to Monaco.

Real Madrid signed Ivorian star Yan Diomande and Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella, also bringing in Denzel Dumfries and Bernardo Silva. David Alaba and Dani Carvajal did not stay with Real. They also bought Carlos Espi from Levante.

Atleti have impressed by adding Morten Hjulmand from Sporting Lisbon, Cristiano Romero of Spurs, Kang-in Lee from PSG, and Alex Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen, though Matteo Ruggeri, Thiago Almada, and Nahuel Molina all left and Julian Alvarez may still depart Madrid.

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Villarreal added Canadian midfielder Nathan Saliba from Anderlecht, Real Betis signed Troy Parrott,

In terms of outgoings, Liverpool paid a hefty fee for Osasuna’s Victor Munoz, Pep Chavarria departed Rayo Vallecano for Chelsea, Juanlu Sanchez went from Sevilla to Bournemouth, and the Cherries also bought Alvaro Rodriguez from Elche.

La Liga leading scorers, 2026-27 season

1. Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid — 3

6. Raphinha, Barcelona — 2

La Liga 2026-27 season table: Latest standings

1. Real Madrid — 2-0-0, +4 GD — 6 points

2. Sevilla — 2-0-0, +3 GD — 6 points

3. Real Betis — 2-0-0, +2 GD — 6 points

4. Alaves — 1-1-0, +3 GD — 4 points

5. Atletico Madrid — 1-1-0, +2 GD — 4 points

6. Barcelona — 1-0-0, +5 GD — 3 points

7. Espanyol — 1-0-1, +2 GD — 3 points

8. Getafe — 1-0-1, -2 GD — 3 points

9. Villarreal — 0-2-0, 0 GD — 1 point

10. Deportivo de A Coruna — 0-2-0, 0 GD — 1 point

12. Osasuna — 0-1-0, 0 GD — 1 point

13. Racing Santander — 0-1-1, -1 GD — 1 point

14. Rayo Vallecano — 0-1-1, -1 GD — 1 point

15. Valencia — 0-1-1, -1 GD — 1 point

16. Malaga — 0-1-1, -2 GD — 1 point

17. Levante — 0-1-1, -3 GD — 1 point

18. Elche — 0-1-1, -5 GD — 1 point