The Spanish La Liga is reaching its final, most exciting stage, with FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid all vying for the championship. Currently, FC Barcelona holds the top spot, closely followed by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, under the guidance of their respective managers, including Hansi Flick for Barcelona.
Barcelona has demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the season. However, Real Madrid remains a strong contender as the season enters its final two months. A potentially decisive match is scheduled for May 11th when the two giants will clash in Barcelona for the last El Clasico of the La Liga season. This game could significantly impact the title outcome for the 2024-25 campaign.
Atletico Madrid, despite a strong performance this season, is currently trailing and considered less likely to win the title. They made significant player acquisitions in the summer of 2024, notably Argentinian striker Julian Alvarez from Manchester City, joining Diego Simeone`s squad. Barcelona made a significant managerial change by appointing Hansi Flick, formerly of Bayern Munich. Flick aims to usher in a new era for the club and potentially achieve a Treble in his first season. Barcelona is still competing for the Copa del Rey, where they will face Real Madrid in the final on April 26, and in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals against Borussia Dortmund, starting Wednesday, April 9.
Real Madrid continues to be a top European team under Carlo Ancelotti, competing strongly in all competitions. After acquiring French star Kylian Mbappe as a free agent in the summer of 2024, Real Madrid has assembled a formidable team, pairing Mbappe with Brazilian striker Vinicius Jr.
Title Race Standings and Upcoming Schedules
1. FC Barcelona — 66 points
- Real Betis (H)
- Leganes (A)
- Celta (H)
- Mallorca (H)
- Real Valladolid (A)
- Real Madrid (H)
- Espayol (A)
- Villarreal (H)
- Athletic Club (A)
2. Real Madrid — 63 points
- Valencia (H)
- Alaves (A)
- Athletic Club (H)
- Getafe (A)
- Celta (H)
- FC Barcelona (A)
- Mallorca (H)
- Sevilla (A)
- Real Sociedad (H)
3. Atletico de Madrid — 57 points
- Sevilla (A)
- Real Valladolid (H)
- Las Palmas (A)
- Rayo Vallecano (H)
- Alaves (A)
- Real Sociedad (H)
- Osasuna (A)
- Real Betis (H)
- Girona (A)
Benedict Kingsley