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The 2021-22 La Liga season was expected to be a bit lackluster following the departure of two heavyweights — Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi. Losing the El Clasico captains the same season, to the same side, is something that the clubs, the fans and the league itself are taking time to adapt to.
But it's all a story of the past, much to the surprise of many, as La Liga continues to be as exciting as ever. While Real Madrid have got a flying start to their fresh campaign, their rivals Barcelona are enduring a nightmarish tenure.
With eight points from four games, the Catalans are well off the pace in La Liga. Ronald Koeman and Co. are evidently unable to fill the void left by their prolific striker Leo Messi.
However, there's an ongoing competition for the top-five spot and it's a tight one. Atletico Madrid lead the table, followed by Real Madrid, who have played a game less than their rivals. Coming to individual performances, this season has given many underdogs the opportunity to make their mark.
Without further ado, let us proceed with the list.
Five most in-form players in La Liga right now
#5 Alex Remiro (Real Sociedad)
Managing four clean sheets out of five matches is no small feat. However, Real Sociedad's shot-stopper Alex Remiro has done that. Sociedad, who occupies fifth spot in the Liga table, relies heavily on its goal keeper.
So far Alex Remiro has barely put a foot wrong and has been delivering week-in and week-out. The Spaniard has managed ten crucial saves so far for his side.
With Barcelona struggling, it is expected of Real Sociedad to milk the opportunity and grab a spot in the top four. And undoubtedly, Alex Remiro will have a massive role to play in the same.
Remiro's best performance came against Sevilla, where he was called upon for action numerous times. He helped his side maintain a goalless draw against the dominating Sevilla.
#4 Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
Without a second thought we can say Mikel Oyarzabal is arguably the best player within the ranks of Real Sociedad as of now.
After losing their MVP Martin Ødegaard last season, the pressure of leading the team's attacks fell on Mikel Oyarzabal's shoulders. The Spaniard has done a fine job and graced his role as the most consistent forward within the legions of Real Sociedad.
Mikel has scored four goals so far this season and has a decent 1.4 shots per match. The way he and his team have been playing so far, it won't come as much of a surprise if Mikel Oyarzabal grabs the Pichichi trophy.
#3 Carlos Soler (Valencia)
Five games, three goals and two assists are enough to place Valencia's Carlos Soler in the third spot on our list.
Soler and his team were cruising comfortably in La Liga until last week when they welcomed Real Madrid to Mestalla. In an unfortunate incident, we saw Soler limping off the field just 15 minutes into the game.
Carlos Soler, who has been in electric form since the start of the 2021/22 season, was handed the captain's armband in the absence of José Gayà but sadly, he couldn't continue much.
Valencia are working hard to bring their in-form player back as quickly as possible. The 24-year-old can certainly help his side secure a comfortable position way up the table.
#2 Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid)
Vinicius Jr.'s impression at the Santiago Bernabeau seems to have changed within the snap. From being harshly criticized for poor finishing to seeing him contribute towards the goal on a regular basis, the Madridistas have started to bestow their faith upon the Brazilian.
Real Madrid have never failed to deploy a speedster down the flanks. From Cristiano Ronaldo, Angel Di Maria, Gareth Bale and now to Vinicius, the Spanish giants have maintained the tradition. However, unlike his predecessors, Vini took quite some time to settle in.
In fact, the Brazilian youngster had to wait until Carlos Ancelotti's arrival to bring out the best in him. The 21-year-old has found the net five times (from 5 matches) already. He has also registered a crucial assist.
His best performances came against Valencia and Levante. He helped Real Madrid seal the deal in the dying minutes with a goal and an assist vs Valencia.
#1 Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale's inconsistency resulted in Benzema finding himself alone upfront with a bunch of newbies. In addition, another responsibility — of leading the team — was added to the Frenchman's shoulders after Sergio Ramos' shocking exit.
Nonetheless, nothing seems to have affected Benzema's form. In fact, he has taken it up a notch and is not just one of the best players in La Liga but across Europe right now.
Karim Benzema has been directly involved in 11 Real Madrid goals (six goals, five assists) from five games. Benzema's best evening so far this season came against Celta Vigo, where he scored a hat-trick.
The Real Madrid number 9 is a strong contender for Pichichi this term.
