The Spanish La Liga is reaching its exciting climax with FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid all in contention for the title. Currently, FC Barcelona leads the league, followed closely by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, under the guidance of manager Hansi Flick. Barcelona has demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the season, but Real Madrid remains a strong challenger with two months of matches still to play. A potentially decisive El Clasico is scheduled for May 11 in Barcelona, which could significantly impact the 2024-25 La Liga title outcome. Prior to this league fixture, the two giants will also clash in the Copa del Rey final.
Atletico Madrid, despite a commendable season and significant summer acquisitions like Argentinian striker Julian Alvarez from Manchester City, are considered less likely to clinch the title. Barcelona`s appointment of former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick has marked a new chapter for the club. Flick has the ambitious goal of achieving a Treble in his debut season, with Barcelona still competing in the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid on April 26 and in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals against Borussia Dortmund, starting Wednesday, April 9.
Real Madrid continues to be a European powerhouse, with Carlo Ancelotti`s team competing strongly across all competitions. The summer 2024 addition of French superstar Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer has bolstered the Blancos, creating a formidable attacking partnership with Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr. Let`s examine the upcoming schedules for these top contenders:
Title Race Standings & Upcoming Fixtures
1. FC Barcelona — 66 points
- Real Betis (H)
- Leganes (A)
- Celta (H)
- Mallorca (H)
- Real Vallodolid (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)
