'Stranger Things'

It seems that this campaign is being played in a parallel universe or, as Will Byers and Eleven would say, in the 'Upside Down'. Nothing makes sense when you look back at previous years.

Starting from the top, Sevilla lead LaLiga. Machín has managed to recover his team after an inconsistent start, but now they are the ones who have won the most matches and command the table alone.

Among the three biggest teams in the competition, the most alarming situation is in the Bernabéu. Barcelona and Atlético stay second and third, but Real Madrid are sixth and only still sit in a European place thanks to their goal difference.

On the other hand, Sergi Darder already warned of Espanyol's intentions to fight for LaLiga and they remain in contention, in fifth place just five points from the leaders. Yet, Alavés are the ones who find themselves in the final Champions League position - an incredible start.

Focusing on more individual statistics, there is a new 'sheriff' in Hawkins. Sorry, in LaLiga. After issuing a warning to defences last year, Cristhian Stuani has kept his momentum in front of goal and already has 10 goals this season, meaning he is ahead of Messi and Suarez in the race for the 'pichichi'.

In fact, the Uruguayan striker is immersed in a battle for the European 'Golden Shoe' with PSG's Neymar. Cristiano Ronaldo's departure has done a lot of damage to Madrid, who have no players in the top 9 goalscorers.

'Los Blancos' are not doing well in front of goal, nor are they in defence. Along with Barcelona, they have conceded the sixth most goals this season in LaLiga.

Finally, it is surprising to see Athletic Bilbao so far down the table. 'Los Leones' have only won once, but the amount of games they have drawn puts them above Rayo and Huesca.

While there is no 'demogorgon' to fight, this season has all the incentives to keep supporters engaged as they follow the games.