As the La Liga season reaches its halfway point, it's clear that there has been some unexpected twists and turns in the standings. At the top of the table is Real Madrid, who have been performing exceptionally well this season.

Real Madrid currently sits at the top of the league with 21 points from their first nine games. They have won all but one of their matches so far this season, and they have scored a remarkable 45 goals in just nine games. This is a huge achievement for a team that was expected to struggle after losing key players like Luka Modric and Sergio Ramos last summer.

Barcelona, on the other hand, have struggled to keep up with Real Madrid. They sit second in the league with 17 points from their first eight games. However, they have been close to catching Real Madrid in recent weeks, scoring seven goals against Athletic Bilbao and winning 6-0 against Levante.

Meanwhile, Girona have also been making waves in the league. They currently sit in fourth place with 15 points from their first eight games. Their performances have been impressive, and they have managed to beat both Real Betis and Valencia this season.

Overall, the La Liga standings are shaping up to be very interesting. Real Madrid and Barcelona will be fierce competitors throughout the season, while Girona could surprise everyone and make a strong push towards the top four. It will be exciting to see how things develop in the coming weeks and months.