La Liga standings: Barcelona, Real Madrid win, setting up massive El Clasico on Sunday

As the Spanish La Liga season heads into its critical final stages with just four games remaining, the title race is primarily contested by two powerhouses: current leaders FC Barcelona and challengers Real Madrid, who are hoping to mount a late challenge. While Barcelona has demonstrated greater consistency over the course of the season, Real Madrid remains firmly in contention with just a few fixtures left.

A highly anticipated fixture is set for this week, May 11, when the two rivals meet in Barcelona for the final El Clasico of the La Liga season. This match carries significant weight and could potentially play a decisive role in determining the eventual champion of the 2024-25 campaign.

Real Madrid is still widely regarded as one of Europe`s top teams, even after their elimination from the UEFA Champions League in the quarterfinals by Arsenal. Following the high-profile signing of French superstar Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer in the summer of 2024, Los Blancos assembled a formidable attacking lineup, notably pairing the former PSG striker with Brazilian talent Vinicius Jr. Despite this star power, Barcelona has often appeared the stronger side this season, notably scoring 22 more goals than Real Madrid.

In recent match action, Barcelona secured a 2-1 comeback victory away at Real Valladolid on Saturday, with Fermin Lopez and Raphinha finding the net in the second half after falling behind. Real Madrid also claimed three points on Saturday, defeating Celta Vigo 3-2. However, their win came after establishing a commanding 3-0 lead, meaning they came dangerously close to dropping crucial points that could have significantly impacted their title prospects.

La Liga Standings

Title Race: Remaining Schedule