Barcelona hold three-point lead in La Liga title race after six games
Barcelona remain at the summit of La Liga after six rounds of fixtures, holding a three-point cushion over their nearest challengers.
The gap has fluctuated across recent matchdays, having stood at a wider margin earlier in the campaign before narrowing, but Barcelona have kept their place at the top throughout.
Early-season picture
With six matches gone, the division is still taking shape, but Barcelona's consistency at this stage has given them a platform that rivals are yet to match.
A three-point lead after six rounds leaves little room for complacency, and the coming weeks are likely to test whether Barcelona can maintain their advantage as the schedule intensifies.