Spain`s La Liga season is rapidly approaching its conclusion, with FC Barcelona positioned to secure the title in Hansi Flick`s inaugural season as manager. Barcelona has demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the campaign. Their recent 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in El Clasico significantly boosted their title aspirations, extending their lead to seven points with just three matches remaining.
Barcelona now has an opportunity to clinch the championship this week. A win against Espanyol on Thursday would secure the title. Alternatively, they could claim the title sooner if Carlo Ancelotti`s Real Madrid side drops points against Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu.
While Real Madrid remains a top European team, despite their UEFA Champions League exit in the quarterfinals, Barcelona has been the stronger domestic force this season. Despite Real Madrid`s squad featuring stars like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr., Barcelona has notably outscored their rivals, finding the net 23 times more than Los Blancos.
Here is a look at the current La Liga standings and the remaining schedule for the top two teams:
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
- Espanyol (A)
- Villarreal (H)
- Athletic Club (A)
2. Real Madrid — 75 points
- Mallorca (H)
- Sevilla (A)
- Real Sociedad (H)
