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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 4 | Real Madrid | 38 | 40 | 84 |
| 5 | Atletico Madrid | 38 | 38 | 76 |
| 6 | Atletico Madrid | 38 | 38 | 76 |
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