The Campeonato Nacional de Liga de Primera División aka La Liga is one of the most prestigious leagues in the entire world. In our expanded soccer coverage, we breakdown the latest in La Liga! Social Mike lists the Champions League qualifiers, Europa League qualifiers, and a couple clubs that are close. Enjoy!
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Power Rankings
UEFA Champions League Qualifiers
1. Barcelona – 49 pts (Previous: 1)
Barca continues to roll and look well on its way to clinching a La Liga title. Baring something drastic happening they’ll continue to top the standings, they have their hands full with the now 7th place Valencia this Saturday. #viscabarca
Next Match: Sat, 2/2 @ Valencia
2. Atlético Madrid – 44 pts (Prev: 2)
Atl. Madrid stay in the mix trailing the leaders by only 5 points. Favorites to earn 3 points in this weeks match up against Real Betis who have dropped out of Europa League contention for the moment.
Next Match: Sun, 2/3 vs Real Betis
3. Real Madrid – 39 pts (Prev: 4)
Los Blancos have climbed all the way back to the 3rd spot in the standings this season, in what is still considered to be a bad campaign for Real. A lot of questions still to be answered like who staying and who going in the upcoming summer transfer window, meanwhile, they will be in a fight with 5th place Alavés this weekend.
Next Match: Sun, 2/3 @ Alavés
4. Sevilla – 36 pts (Prev: 4)
Sevilla drop from the 3rd spot as they’ve been inconsistent just about all season long. The perfect medicine will be served as they get underachieving Celta Vigo in what should be a get right game.
Next Match: Sat, 2/2 vs Celta Vigo
Stoppage Time
Europa League Qualifiers
5 Deporivo Alavés (32 pts, 5th in La Liga)
Alaves continue to impress this season as they have been able to stay in the top 5 of standings. They get a big test getting 3rd place Real Madrid in what could turn out to be the match of the week.
Next Game:Sun, 2/3 vs Real Madrid
6 Getafe CF (31 pts, 6th in La Liga)
Looking to make a move into the 5th spot Getafe has put together a solid season so far. Levante is the upcoming opponent who looks to spoil any plans of earning 3.
Next Game: Sat, 2/2 vs Levante
7 Valencia (29 pts, 7th in La Liga)
Valencia makes its 1st appearance on my rankings as they’ve battled their way into 7th place in La Liga. This achievement is certain to be short-lived as they get the La Liga leaders Barcelona up next.
Next Game:Sat, 2/2 vs Barcelona
La Liga Table
| Club | MP | W | D | L | Pts |
| 1. Barcelona | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 49 |
| 2. Atlético Madrid ⇧ | 21 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 44 |
| 3. Real Madrid ⇧ | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 39 |
| 4. Sevilla ⇩ | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 36 |
| 5. Alavés | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 32 |
| 6. Getafe CF | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 31 |
| 7. Valencia ⇧ | 21 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 29 |
| 8. Real Betis ⇩ | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 29 |
| 9. Real Sociedad ⇩ | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 27 |
| 10. Eibar ⇩ | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 26 |
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