LaLiga 2023-2024: Barcelona stumble, standings tighten, and a close-packed race

In LaLiga EA Sports, FC Barcelona closed the ninth round with a stumble that left a point on the table after a 2-0 lead vanished against Granada. The home side, Real Los Cármenes, pressed with relentless effort as the visitors took control early, but Granada fought back with a surge that earned them a share of the spoils. The goal by Sergi Roberto, tallied in the 85th minute, sparked brief protest after a prior foul by Granada had not been flagged. The match also featured a late offside flag that canceled a potential extra-time moment for João Félix, while Ferran Torres watched from the sideline as the drama unfolded. Overall, the game underscored Barcelona’s defensive fragility and the high-quality performances shown by Granada on the night.

LaLiga 2023-2024 classification snapshot

1. Real Madrid – 24 points

2. Girona – 22 points

3. FC Barcelona – 21 points

4. Atletico Madrid – 19 points

5. Athletic Club – 17 points

6. Real Sociedad – 15 points

7. Real Betis – 13 points

8. Villarreal – 13 points

9. Valencia – 11 points

10. Las Palmas – 11 points

11. Getafe – 10 points

12. Osasuna – 10 points

13. Cadiz – 9 points

14. Sevilla – 8 points

15. Majorca – 8 points

16. Villarreal – 8 points

17. Alaves – 8 points

18. Celta Vigo – 6 points

19. Granada – 6 points

20. Almeria – 3 points

Atletico Madrid continues its ascent under Diego Pablo Simeone, benefiting from the security offered by the Civitas Metropolitano fortress. A victory over Real Sociedad kept them on track to approach a historic run, as they stand one win away from fourteen consecutive home league wins. The atmosphere around the club has been intense, with moments of celebration and skepticism echoing through a stadium famed for its fervent support. In the upper echelon, Real Madrid overwhelmed Osasuna with a 4-0 result, while Girona edged past Cadiz 1-0 to remain close behind the leaders.

Meanwhile, Celta de Vigo settled for a draw with Getafe, a result that did little to brighten the mood in a table nearing saturation. Granada and Almería endured losses to Athletic Club in San Mamés, reflecting the unforgiving nature of the campaign for teams fighting to establish musical balance between attack and defense.

The current standings sketch a tight, multi-layered pursuit as the season unfolds. Real Madrid leads the table, followed by a Girona squad that has shown spiky form at times. Barcelona sits in a competitive third place, with Atletico Madrid breathing down their neck. Athletic Club, Real Sociedad, and Real Betis hold steady positions, with several other clubs pressing for a climb into the top tier. As the clock ticks, each result adds another line to a table that continues to evolve, underscoring how every point on the board matters in a league where the margins are slim and the pressure is constant.