Spain`s La Liga season is reaching its climax, with only four matches remaining. The title race is a direct battle between current leaders FC Barcelona and second-place Real Madrid. Barcelona has shown remarkable consistency throughout the campaign, holding the top spot, but Real Madrid remains a strong contender. A pivotal match is scheduled for May 11th in Barcelona, the final El Clasico of the La Liga season, which could be decisive in determining the champion.
Despite their Champions League exit against Arsenal in the quarterfinals, Real Madrid remains a top European club. Their squad was bolstered by the arrival of Kylian Mbappe as a free agent in the summer of 2024, creating a formidable attack alongside players like Vinicius Jr. However, Barcelona`s offensive power has been superior this season, evidenced by their goal difference; they have scored 22 more goals than Los Blancos.
In recent matches, Barcelona secured a 2-1 away victory against Real Valladolid on Saturday, recovering from a deficit with second-half goals from Fermin Lopez and Raphinha. Real Madrid also won on Saturday, defeating Celta Vigo 3-2. However, their victory was less convincing after they took a 3-0 lead and nearly let the match slip away, which would have been detrimental to their title aspirations.
La Liga Standings
| TEAM | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Barcelona | 34 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 91 | 33 | +58 | 79 |
| 2. Real Madrid | 34 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 69 | 33 | +36 | 75 |
Title Race: Remaining Schedule
1. FC Barcelona — 79 points
- Real Madrid (H)
- Espanyol (A)
- Villarreal (H)
- Athletic Club (A)
2. Real Madrid — 75 points
- FC Barcelona (A)
- Mallorca (H)
- Sevilla (A)
- Real Sociedad (H)
Adrian Whitmore