Real Madrid become first La Liga side to reach 4,500 points

Real Madrid became the first team in Spain's top fligth to reach 4,500 points with their 4-2 with their 4-2 win at Espanyol on Sunday. They have won 1,681 games in La Liga now, drawing 565 and losing 575.

Madrid lead Barcelona, who are second in the standings with 96 points less. They have both played 2,821 games in the league. Barça have 4,404 points, 

Atletico Madrid, Valencia and Athletic Club complete the top five. 

*Some games were only two points for a win in the past, remember. 

historical la liga standings:

1. Real Madrid 4.500 points (W-1.681 D-565 L-575)

2. Barcelona 4.404 points (W-1.624 D-573 L-624)

3. At.Madrid 3.562 points (W-1.276 D-616 L-781)

4. Valencia 3.485 points (W-1.215 D-634 L-874)

5. Athletic Club 3.434 points (W-1.224 D-657 L-940)

6. Sevilla 2.910 points (W-1.017 D-544 L-906)

7. Espanyol 2.865 points (W-967 D-624 L-1.094)

8. Real Sociedad 2.648 points (W-885 D-590 L-886)

9. Real Zaragoza 2.109 points (W-699 D-522 L-766)

10. Real Betis 1.974 points (W-632 D-451 L-704)