FC Barcelona started the league in fierce form this season. They won 11 out of the opening 12 games under Hansi Flick, and opened up a six point lead over Real Madrid in second by the start of matchday 13.
There were whispers that Barcelona were going to run away with it with each dominant win. However, what came next was almost the exact opposite.
Barça went on a real barren run. A loss to Real Sociedad, a draw against Celta de Vigo, and a loss to Las Palmas quickly evaporated their lead, allowing Real Madrid to take first place.