La Liga Power Rankings
Two rating models, one table. ELO measures accumulated strength. Glicko-2 adds uncertainty: the RD column shows how confident the model is. The Rank Δ column reveals where the two systems disagree.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | ELO | G2 | RD | ELO± | G2± | Rank Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 7 | +24 | 21 | 1654 | 1930 | 177 | +25.9 | +47.8 | 0 |
| 2 | Ath Madrid | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 7 | +9 | 16 | 1591 | 1763 | 160 | +18.2 | +57.4 | 0 |
| 3 | Betis | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 16 | 1573 | 1730 | 168 | +0.2 | -33.0 | 0 |
| 4 | Real Madrid | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 8 | +10 | 15 | 1559 | 1658 | 173 | -18.2 | -68.9 | 0 |
| 5 | Sevilla | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 13 | 1530 | 1623 | 162 | -25.9 | -39.6 | 0 |
| 6 | La Coruna | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 8 | +2 | 10 | 1513 | 1541 | 155 | -0.2 | +26.9 | 0 |
| 7 | Ath Bilbao | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 8 | 1509 | 1504 | 179 | -2.8 | -21.4 | +1 |
| 8 | Sociedad | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 10 | 1502 | 1480 | 161 | +27.4 | +71.1 | +3 |
| 9 | Alaves | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | +5 | 11 | 1500 | 1488 | 166 | +2.8 | +17.5 | +1 |
| 10 | Villarreal | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | +1 | 8 | 1496 | 1496 | 155 | +21.2 | +61.1 | -1 |
| 11 | Vallecano | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 8 | 1492 | 1510 | 158 | +1.4 | -3.8 | -4 |
| 12 | Getafe | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 8 | 1481 | 1442 | 162 | +15.0 | +41.0 | 0 |
| 13 | Celta | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 7 | 1471 | 1396 | 159 | +27.2 | +78.4 | +2 |
| 14 | Osasuna | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 8 | 1465 | 1439 | 158 | -1.4 | +3.8 | -1 |
| 15 | Levante | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 5 | 1464 | 1426 | 173 | -21.2 | -78.6 | -1 |
| 16 | Santander | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 7 | 1460 | 1387 | 163 | -27.2 | -83.9 | 0 |
| 17 | Elche | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 5 | 1452 | 1354 | 169 | +40.1 | +113.3 | 0 |
| 18 | Espanol | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 1447 | 1335 | 162 | -40.1 | -102.3 | 0 |
| 19 | Valencia | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4 | 1428 | 1319 | 169 | -27.4 | -80.6 | 0 |
| 20 | Malaga | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 3 | 1413 | 1258 | 159 | -15.0 | -39.4 | 0 |
La Liga ELO Progression 2026-2027
La Liga Power Rankings Analysis 2026-2027
Power Rankings Overview
Barcelona are the clear standard-setters. They have won all seven matches, scored 31 goals and sit first in both ELO and Glicko-2. The models agree on the top five in the same order, so this is no split verdict: Barcelona lead, with Ath Madrid and Betis the closest challengers.
The Agreed Elite
Barcelona’s 31 goals and seven conceded make their case at both ends of the pitch, while Ath Madrid have paired 16 goals with the same seven conceded. Betis have been just as consistent in results, winning five of seven, though their nine goals suggest a different route to 16 points. Real Madrid and Sevilla complete a shared top five, but both have two defeats already.
Where the Models Disagree
The biggest gap belongs to Vallecano, whose Diff of -4 means Glicko-2 places them four spots higher than ELO does. Their G2 rating is 1510 against an ELO of 1492, though a 158 RD and a recent G2 change of -3.8 leave room for doubt rather than making that higher standing a settled judgment. Sociedad goes the other way: ELO ranks them three places higher, with a Diff of +3, despite a strong G2 gain of 71.1. Their three wins and three losses, plus an RD of 161, point to form that is still difficult to pin down.
Form Watch
Elche have the biggest rating surge: ELO is up 40.1 and Glicko-2 has jumped 113.3. That is a striking improvement, although their one win and five defeats still leave them 17th in the standings. Celta and Sociedad are also moving sharply upward, with G2 gains of 78.4 and 71.1 respectively. Espanol are sliding hardest, down 40.1 in ELO and 102.3 in G2, while Santander have fallen 27.2 and 83.9.
Relegation Watch
Malaga are bottom in both systems and bottom on points, with no wins, three draws and a G2 rating of 1258. Valencia are also in clear trouble: one win, four points and 19th place in both ratings. Elche are the exception worth watching, since their rating gains are the league’s largest, but five points and a G2 rank of 17th still leave them in the danger zone. Their recent rise has not yet changed the broader picture.
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