The Spanish La Liga is reaching its exciting final stages, with FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid all vying for the league title. Currently, FC Barcelona leads the table, followed closely by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, coached by Hansi Flick and Diego Simeone respectively.
Barcelona has demonstrated the most consistent performance throughout the season. However, Real Madrid remains a strong contender as the season enters its final two months. A potentially decisive match is set for May 11 when Barcelona hosts Real Madrid in the last El Clasico of the La Liga season. This game could significantly impact who wins the 2024-25 title.
Atletico Madrid, despite a solid season and significant summer signings like Argentinian striker Julian Alvarez from Manchester City, are currently further behind and considered less likely to win the title. Barcelona appointed former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick at the start of a new era. Flick has the potential for a Treble in his first season, as Barcelona is still competing for the Copa del Rey (final against Real Madrid on April 26) and the UEFA Champions League (quarterfinals against Borussia Dortmund starting Wednesday, April 9).
Real Madrid, under Carlo Ancelotti, continues to be a top European team and is still in contention for all competitions they are participating in. After acquiring French star Kylian Mbappe as a free agent in the summer of 2024, Real Madrid has assembled a star-studded team, pairing Mbappe with Brazilian striker Vinicius Jr.
Title Race Standings & Upcoming Schedule
1. FC Barcelona — 66 points
- Real Betis (Home)
- Leganes (Away)
- Celta Vigo (Home)
- Mallorca (Home)
- Real Valladolid (Away)
- Real Madrid (Home)
- Espanyol (Away)
- Villarreal (Home)
- Athletic Club (Away)
2. Real Madrid — 63 points
- Valencia (Home)
- Alaves (Away)
- Athletic Club (Home)
- Getafe (Away)
- Celta Vigo (Home)
- FC Barcelona (Away)
- Mallorca (Home)
- Sevilla (Away)
- Real Sociedad (Home)
3. Atletico de Madrid — 57 points
- Sevilla (Away)
- Real Valladolid (Home)
- Las Palmas (Away)
- Rayo Vallecano (Home)
- Alaves (Away)
- Real Sociedad (Home)
- Osasuna (Away)
- Real Betis (Home)
- Girona (Away)
