As of January 20th, Beijing time, only the match between Villarreal and Mallorca in La Liga's 20th round has yet to be played. Let's take a look at the latest changes in the standings!
Latest La Liga Standings
Real Madrid faced mid-to-lower table team Las Palmas at home. Despite conceding a goal within the first 30 seconds, Real Madrid, with superior strength, adjusted their state and gradually took control. In the 18th minute, Rodrigo won a penalty, which Mbappe converted to level the score. Subsequently, Dias and Mbappe scored two more goals, giving Real Madrid a 3-1 lead at halftime; in the second half, Ramirez was sent off for a serious foul, and Rodrigo added another goal, securing a 4-1 victory for Real Madrid. This win marks their third consecutive victory in La Liga, increasing their points to 46. With both Atletico and Barcelona losing points this round, Real Madrid rose to first place, leading Atletico by 2 points and Barcelona by 7 points. It's worth noting that last October, after losing to Barcelona, Real Madrid once trailed by 6 points, but now they have "come back."
Real Madrid Tops the Table
In this round, Atletico suffered a surprising 0-1 defeat away to Leganes, with Griezmann missing a crucial equalizing penalty. This marked the first time in their history that they lost to this opponent, ending their record of 15 consecutive victories across all fronts. Notably, Leganes not only defeated Atletico but also beat Barcelona with the same 1-0 scoreline, earning them the title of "giant-killer." They currently sit 15th with 22 points. Barcelona drew 1-1 with Getafe, having only managed one victory in their last eight La Liga matches. For Barcelona, such results are rare, and they need to regain their dominance in La Liga and play more consistently.
Leganes Defeats Both Atletico and Barcelona
Athletic Bilbao secured a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo, achieving their second consecutive win. With 39 points, they are level with Barcelona and temporarily ranked fourth, maintaining a 9-point lead over Villarreal and Mallorca behind them, making their top-four position relatively stable. Real Sociedad suffered an unexpected 0-1 loss to Valencia, who are in the relegation zone, with both teams now on 28 points. Girona also lost this round, going down 1-2 to Sevilla.
Barcelona Trails Real Madrid by 7 Points
Rayo Vallecano drew 1-1 away to Osasuna, with both teams having identical records of six wins, eight draws, six losses, and 26 points each. Sevilla also has 26 points and is currently ranked 11th. Real Betis lost 1-3 to Alaves, ranking 12th with 25 points, while Alaves escaped the relegation zone with 20 points. The bottom three teams are Espanyol, Valencia, and Valladolid.