Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid are well in the fight to dethrone Barcelona, but the defending La Liga champions are holding tight to their crown.
The first half of the 2025–26 season is done and dusted, with all 20 clubs in the Spanish top-flight enjoying a brief holiday reprieve before returning to action at the weekend. Unsurprisingly, the three biggest teams in La Liga sit atop the standings as the calendar flips to 2026, with the Catalans leading the way.
