2025–26 La Liga Team of the Season So Far

The article highlights the standout performers in La Liga at the halfway point of the 2025–26 season, focusing on key players beyond the usual star names from Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid. It presents a star-studded XI based on brilliant individual performances.

In goal, Espanyol's Marko Dmitrović is praised as a crucial reason for the team's fifth-place position. He has the second-most clean sheets (seven) and boasts a superior save percentage (76.7%) compared to top keepers like Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois.

At right-back, Atlético Madrid's Marcos Llorente has emerged as arguably the league's best in that position this season. His pace, stamina, and experience in midfield make him a major threat on the counter-attack and a key defensive presence, contributing three assists so far.

In defense, Villarreal's Rafa Marín, on loan from Napoli, is cited as one of the best summer signings. He is central to Villarreal's league-best defense (15 goals conceded), praised for his aerial dominance, discipline, physicality, and ability to build play from the back.

Barcelona's Eric García is noted as a controversial but vital inclusion. Amidst the team's defensive struggles, his reliable performances at center-back, right-back, or defensive midfield, along with his leadership and versatility, have helped stabilize Barcelona's defense on their way to the top of the table.