As Spain`s La Liga season reaches its critical final stage, expectations are high for Barcelona to secure the title in Hansi Flick`s inaugural season as manager. Barcelona has demonstrated superior consistency throughout the season, particularly highlighted by their dramatic 4-3 victory in Sunday`s El Clasico. This win extended their lead to seven points over Real Madrid with just three matches remaining.
Flick`s squad could clinch the championship as early as this week. A win against Espanyol on Thursday would guarantee the title, or they could win it sooner if Carlo Ancelotti`s Real Madrid side drops points against Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Despite their elimination from the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals by Arsenal, Real Madrid remains a top European club. Los Blancos boast a star-studded squad, featuring talents like French star Kylian Mbappe and Brazilian striker Vinicius Jr. Nevertheless, Barcelona has proven to be the superior team this season, having scored significantly more goals than Los Blancos (23 more).
Here`s a look at the current standings and the remaining 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
Espanyol (Away), Villarreal (Home), Athletic Club (Away).
2. Real Madrid — 75 points
Mallorca (Home), Sevilla (Away), Real Sociedad (Home).
