The Spanish La Liga season is nearing its conclusion, and Barcelona is widely anticipated to secure the title in Hansi Flick`s debut season as manager. So far this season, Barcelona has demonstrated impressive consistency, particularly after their dramatic 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in Sunday`s El Clasico. This win extended their lead to seven points with only three matches remaining in the campaign.
Flick`s squad could clinch the title this week by winning their match against Espanyol on Thursday. They might even secure it sooner if Carlo Ancelotti`s Real Madrid side (who are facing Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu, amidst Ancelotti`s rumored future move to coach Brazil) drops points.
Despite being eliminated by Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, Real Madrid remains one of Europe`s top clubs. Following the high-profile free agent signing of French star Kylian Mbappe in the summer of 2024, Los Blancos have assembled a formidable attacking lineup, notably featuring the former PSG forward alongside Brazilian striker Vinicius Jr. However, Barcelona has proven to be the dominant force in the league this season, having scored 23 more goals than Real Madrid.
Here`s a look at the current standings and the remaining fixtures for the top two teams:
La Liga Standings
| TEAM | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Barcelona | 35 | 26 | 4 | 5 | 95 | 36 | +59 | 82 |
| 2. Real Madrid | 35 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 72 | 37 | +35 | 75 |
Title Race: Remaining Schedule
- 1. FC Barcelona — 82 points
- Espanyol (A)
- Villarreal (H)
- Athletic Club (A)
- 2. Real Madrid — 75 points
- Mallorca (H)
- Sevilla (A)
- Real Sociedad (H)
