Barcelona were the early pace-setters in La Liga last season, but their Clásico rivals are leading the way through seven games in 2025–26.
Real Madrid had been perfect up until their 5–2 thumping at neighbourhood rivals Atlético, while the champions also have one blemish on their copybook. The two sides look poised to do battle up until the last for the right to claim the league title, with Barça knowing they have their work cut out if they’re to emulate the domestic treble they achieved last season.
