Spain`s La Liga is entering its critical final phase, with the title race potentially involving three teams. FC Barcelona currently leads the standings, closely followed by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
Barcelona has shown strong consistency throughout the season, while Real Madrid remains a significant challenger with just over a month left until the final matchday. A key fixture that could heavily influence the outcome is the last El Clásico of the La Liga season, scheduled for May 11th in Barcelona. Interestingly, before this league encounter, the two rivals are also set to meet in the Copa del Rey final.
Atletico Madrid, despite a solid season, is currently trailing and seems less likely to win the title. Their squad was bolstered by notable signings in the summer of 2024, including Argentinian striker Julian Alvarez from Manchester City.
Meanwhile, FC Barcelona is undergoing a new era under German manager Hansi Flick, who aims for potential treble success in his first season. The Blaugrana are still competing for the Copa del Rey, facing Real Madrid in the final on April 26th, and are also in the UEFA Champions League semifinals, set to play Inter in a two-legged tie starting April 30th.
Real Madrid, a perennial European powerhouse, faced a setback with their UEFA Champions League elimination by Arsenal in the quarterfinals. However, the signing of French star Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer in summer 2024 has strengthened their attacking options, pairing him with talents like Brazilian striker Vinicius Jr. Below is a closer look at the current standings and the remaining schedules for the top contenders.
La Liga Standings
| TEAM | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Barcelona | 32 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 88 | 32 | +56 | 73 |
| 2. Real Madrid | 32 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 65 | 31 | +34 | 69 |
Title Race: Remaining Schedule
1. FC Barcelona — 73 points
- Mallorca (H)
- Real Valladolid (A)
- Real Madrid (H)
- Espanyol (A)
- Villarreal (H)
- Athletic Club (A)
2. Real Madrid — 69 points
- Getafe (A)
- Celta (H)
- FC Barcelona (A)
- Mallorca (H)
- Sevilla (A)
- Real Sociedad (H)