Spain`s La Liga is entering its decisive final stretch, with the title race narrowed down to potentially three clubs. FC Barcelona currently holds the top spot, closely followed by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
Barcelona has demonstrated strong consistency throughout the season so far. However, Real Madrid remains a formidable challenger with just over a month remaining in the campaign. A pivotal fixture will be the final El Clasico of the La Liga season, scheduled for May 11th in Barcelona. This match could significantly influence the ultimate winner of the 2024-25 title. Notably, the two giants are also set to face each other in the Copa del Rey final.
Atletico Madrid, despite having a solid season, is currently trailing the top two and faces an uphill battle for the title. They made significant roster changes in the summer of 2024, including securing Argentinian striker Julian Alvarez from Manchester City, aiming to bolster their challenge under coach Diego Simeone.
FC Barcelona appointed former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick, marking the start of a new era. Flick`s team is still competing on multiple fronts, potentially aiming for a treble in his first season. They are in the race for the Copa del Rey, where they will face Real Madrid in the final on April 26th, and are also competing in the UEFA Champions League, with a two-legged semifinal tie against Inter beginning on April 30th.
Real Madrid continues to be recognized as one of Europe`s elite teams, even after their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal exit against Arsenal. Following the high-profile signing of French forward Kylian Mbappe as a free agent in the summer of 2024, Los Blancos have assembled a potent attack, notably pairing the former PSG star with Brazilian talent Vinicius Jr.
Below is a look at the current La Liga standings among the top contenders and their upcoming fixtures:
La Liga Standings
| TEAM | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Barcelona | 32 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 88 | 32 | +56 | 73 |
| 2. Real Madrid | 32 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 65 | 31 | +34 | 69 |
Title Race: Remaining Schedule
1. FC Barcelona — 73 points
Mallorca (H), Real Valladolid (A), Real Madrid (H), Espanyol (A), Villarreal (H), Athletic Club (A)
2. Real Madrid — 69 points
Getafe (A), Celta Vigo (H), FC Barcelona (A), Mallorca (H), Sevilla (A), Real Sociedad (H)
