How the Statz model rates every side's attack and defence, and who is strongest right now.
Updated 26 October 2026
FC Barcelona are the strongest side in La Liga, top of the Statz Power Rankings dated 25 October 2026 with an Overall Rating of +1.50, built from an Attack Rating of 2.63 and a Defence Rating of 1.13. Real Madrid are next on +0.92.
Racing Santander are the weakest side in La Liga, bottom of the Statz Power Rankings dated 25 October 2026 with an Overall Rating of -0.56, built from an Attack Rating of 1.49 and a Defence Rating of 2.05. Málaga are just above on -0.49.
FC Barcelona have the best attack in La Liga according to the Statz Power Rankings, with an Attack Rating of 2.63 expected goals a game against an average side, as of 25 October 2026. Real Madrid are next on 2.01.
Real Madrid have the best defence in La Liga according to the Statz Power Rankings, with a Defence Rating of 1.09 expected goals conceded a game against an average side, as of 25 October 2026. FC Barcelona are next on 1.13.
Deportivo La Coruña have improved more than any other side in La Liga according to the Statz Power Rankings, their Overall Rating up 0.13 to -0.18 over the 30 days to 25 October 2026. FC Barcelona are next, up 0.12.
Sevilla and Espanyol share the biggest fall in La Liga according to the Statz Power Rankings, both down 0.09 over the 30 days to 25 October 2026. Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad are next, down 0.05.
Valencia are 19th in the 2026/2027 La Liga table but 8th in the Statz Power Rankings, with an Overall Rating of -0.10, further ahead of their league position than any other club.
Racing Santander are 13th in the 2026/2027 La Liga table but 20th in the Statz Power Rankings, with an Overall Rating of -0.56, further behind their league position than any other club.
| Rank | Team | Attack | Defence | Overall | Change over 7 days | Change over 30 days | League position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 2.57 | 1.13 | +1.45 | -0.04 | +0.07 | 1 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 2.00 | 1.08 | +0.93 | +0.01 | 0.00 | 3 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 1.70 | 1.21 | +0.49 | -0.03 | -0.05 | 2 |
| 4 | Villarreal | 1.69 | 1.32 | +0.37 | -0.03 | +0.01 | 10 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 1.57 | 1.37 | +0.20 | +0.02 | +0.02 | 4 |
| 6 | Athletic Club | 1.41 | 1.28 | +0.14 | +0.01 | -0.04 | 9 |
| 7 | Real Sociedad | 1.62 | 1.69 | -0.07 | 0.00 | -0.05 | 5 |
| 8 | Valencia | 1.19 | 1.28 | -0.09 | +0.03 | +0.05 | 19 |
| 9 | Deportivo Alavés | 1.32 | 1.48 | -0.16 | +0.05 | +0.10 | 7 |
| 10 | Deportivo La Coruña | 1.13 | 1.32 | -0.18 | +0.04 | +0.13 | 11 |
| 11 | Sevilla | 1.26 | 1.45 | -0.18 | -0.08 | -0.08 | 6 |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano | 1.42 | 1.64 | -0.22 | -0.03 | 0.00 | 16 |
| 13 | Celta de Vigo | 1.09 | 1.34 | -0.26 | 0.00 | -0.04 | 8 |
| 14 | Levante | 1.44 | 1.70 | -0.26 | 0.00 | -0.01 | 14 |
| 15 | Osasuna | 1.30 | 1.58 | -0.28 | +0.01 | +0.05 | 12 |
| 16 | Elche | 1.22 | 1.51 | -0.29 | +0.06 | +0.05 | 15 |
| 17 | Getafe | 0.81 | 1.16 | -0.36 | -0.02 | -0.03 | 17 |
| 18 | Espanyol | 1.16 | 1.52 | -0.36 | -0.06 | -0.09 | 18 |
| 19 | Málaga | 1.17 | 1.66 | -0.49 | +0.02 | +0.02 | 20 |
| 20 | Racing Santander | 1.49 | 2.05 | -0.56 | +0.05 | -0.04 | 13 |