4 teams with the most points in a top-5 European league this year (2022)

#2 Barcelona (La Liga) – 26 points

Real Madrid CF v FC Barcelona - La Liga Santander

From fallen giants to a resurgent phoenix, Barcelona have experienced all the lows and highs this season. Under Ronald Koeman, they started poorly, dropping a whopping 14 points in their first 10 La Liga fixtures.

In their opening 10 league games, they lost to both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, which saw them crash out of the title race.

Courtesy of the Blaugrana’s poor run, Ronald Koeman eventually got the sack, making way for club legend Xavi to take his place. The former central midfielder was quick to make some adjustments and immediately made his team play an eye-catching brand of football.

Even under Xavi, the Catalan outfit have struggled against gritty teams, but so far, they have been quite capable against sides who afford them space.

In 2022, Barcelona have played 10 La Liga games, bagging eight wins and two draws. Having amassed 26 points from a maximum of 30, they have climbed up to third place in the La Liga standings. Barca, who have a game in hand, are currently 12 points behind first-placed Real Madrid.

Their emphatic 0-4 win away at Real Madrid was their most memorable victory of the season. A brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and a goal each from Ronald Araujo and Ferran Torres helped the Blaugrana to an incredible win against the league leaders.

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#1 Liverpool (Premier League) – 28 points

Nottingham Forest v Liverpool: The Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are arguably the best team in Europe. The Premier League giants are ruthless in attack, composed in midfield, and know how to keep it tight at the back. Their pressing game is also on point, allowing them to win the ball further up the pitch and go on the offensive right away.

The Reds are the only European outfit that could end up winning the quadruple this season. They are in the quarter-finals of the Champions League and have already won the League Cup. Moreover, they are in the FA Cup semi-finals and are only trailing Premier League leaders Manchester City by a single point.

The Merseysiders have performed admirably since the start of the season, but have found an additional gear in 2022. This year, Liverpool have taken part in 10 Premier League games, winning nine and drawing the other.

If they somehow manage to maintain their winning run, they will win a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title at the end of the season. An exciting end to the season looks to be on the cards for Klopp’s valiant warriors.