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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.
leadership / tour / lead
'die Führung' and 'die Tabellenführung' can both mean first place in a competition. 'die Führung' is more general: a team can be in the lead in a game, or someone can be ahead in a race. 'die Tabellenführung' more specifically means first place in a table or standings, for example in a league. The words can be confused because both have to do with winning and being in first position. If you are talking about the current score or situation in a game, you usually say 'Führung'. If you are talking about the rankings over a season, 'Tabellenführung' fits better.
Mit dem Sieg übernahm der Verein wieder die Tabellenführung.
With the win, the club took the lead in the table again.
Kurz vor der Pause brachte ein Tor die Mannschaft in Führung.
Shortly before halftime, a goal put the team in the lead.