lead in the table
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lead in the table
First place in a ranking or table, especially in sporting competitions such as a league.
Nach dem Sieg am Wochenende hat die Mannschaft die Tabellenführung übernommen.
After the win at the weekend, the team took the lead in the table.
The word is made up of 'die Tabelle' (the table/standings) and 'die Führung' (the lead). So it literally describes the lead in a table.
Die Mannschaft kämpft um die Tabellenführung in der Bundesliga.
The team is fighting for the lead in the Bundesliga table.
'Tabellenführung' (lead in the table) is often combined with certain verbs that describe a change in position: 'die Tabellenführung übernehmen' (to take the lead in the table), 'verteidigen' (to defend), 'ausbauen' (to extend), or 'verlieren' (to lose).
Durch die Niederlage hat der Verein die Tabellenführung verloren.
Because of the defeat, the club lost the lead in the table.
This word is used almost exclusively in a sports context, especially in leagues or tournaments where there is a ranking table.
Die Fans feierten die überraschende Tabellenführung ihrer Mannschaft.
The fans celebrated their team's surprising lead in the table.
top of the table
Both words refer to first place in a sports league. Die Tabellenspitze mainly refers to the position at the top of the table. Die Tabellenführung emphasizes more strongly that a team is currently leading the standings, takes the lead, holds it, or loses it.
Nach dem Sieg übernahm die Mannschaft die Tabellenführung.
After the victory, the team took the lead in the table.
Nach dem Sieg steht die Mannschaft wieder an der Tabellenspitze.
After the victory, the team was back at the top of the table.
