Spain`s La Liga championship is now reaching its critical final stage, with Barcelona heavily favored to claim the title in Hansi Flick`s inaugural season as manager. Barcelona has demonstrated strong consistency throughout the campaign. Their recent 4-3 triumph in Sunday`s El Clasico significantly boosted their position, giving the home side a seven-point cushion over Real Madrid with just three matches left before the season concludes. Flick`s squad has the opportunity to clinch the title this week if they secure a victory against Espanyol on Thursday. The title could even be sealed earlier if Carlo Ancelotti`s Real Madrid side drops points when they face Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Despite their elimination from the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals by Arsenal, Real Madrid remains one of Europe`s premier teams. With talents like Kylian Mbappe joining in the summer of 2024 to play alongside Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr., Real possesses formidable attacking power. However, Barcelona has been the more dominant team this season, notably scoring 23 more goals than Los Blancos to date. Below is a summary of the current standings and upcoming fixtures:
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
Espayol (A), Villarreal (H), Athletic Club (A).
2. Real Madrid — 75 points
Mallorca (H), Sevilla (A), Real Sociedad (H).
