Report card of top La Liga clubs

Expectations are high, after the nail-biting and rather, unexpected end to the last La Liga season as the competition has intensified. Atletico’s triumph had left the big two with some soul searching to do. The smaller teams have been invigorated after seeing that a league victory is possible with even such limited ressources. There’s a new buzz to the competiton, a renewed belief that the competiton is not a foregone conclusion.These are not the romantic words of a writer. Changes have been made and are there for all to see. Teams have started changing their styles and philosphies instead of trying to replicate the tiki-taka and dream, starry eyed, about the success it could bring them. There has been a defined approach, at least, in the top half of the table, and the results have been stunning.Here’s an analysis of the top 7 cubs in La Liga so far.  

#1 Real Madrid

After the first three games, Real Madrid's record read: 3 games, 1 win and 2 defeats. Since then, they have played 8 games, scoring 37 goals in the process, ie. an average of more than 4 goals per game. 

There were many doubts as to how Madrid would manage such a ferociously attacking unit as many feared about the balance of the team. And yet here we are - Madrid having belligerently assuaged those doubts by scoring a reckless amount of goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo's hunger for success seems to have only increased with the Champions League triumph last season. New boy James Rodriguez has bedded in well. Gareth Bale has delivered performances that fit his price tag. Isco has been phenomenal for them, as he has worked tirelessly to integrate attack and midfield. Every possible thing is working in tandem for Madrid. They sit, comfortably, atop the league. If they manage to maintain this form, they will have sizzled the world with their swashbuckling football and their results. 

An impressive start to the campaign by all accounts. 

Grade: A+