After Kylian Mbappe scored twice against Barcelona, Raphinha responded with a brace of his own to give the Catalan side the edge over Real Madrid in El Clasico.
FC Barcelona have proven that their Champions League loss to Inter Milan was only a temporary setback. With a crucial victory over Real Madrid in El Clásico, the Blaugrana moved closer to securing another La Liga title. But where do they currently stand in the table, and what do they need to clinch the championship?
Led by standout performances from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, who netted a brace, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid and took a major step toward the league crown. The gap at the top has now widened significantly.
Despite a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid missed a golden opportunity to stay in the title race. Already eliminated from the Champions League and having lost the Copa del Rey final to Barcelona, La Liga was their last shot at silverware this season.
La Liga standings after El Clasico
With the win, Barcelona remain in first place, now seven points clear of Real Madrid and 12 ahead of Atletico Madrid. The upcoming challenges will be decisive to know the La Liga champion.
Updated La Liga standings:
- Barcelona – 82 points
- Real Madrid – 75 points
- Atlético Madrid – 70 points
- Athletic Club – 61 points
- Villarreal – 61 points
What does Barcelona need to secure the title?
Barcelona could clinch the title as early as next week. A win over Espanyol would be enough to guarantee the championship, given their current advantage over Real Madrid. However, if they draw, they’ll need Madrid to lose or draw against Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu.
If Barcelona lose to Espanyol, their title hopes will depend on Real Madrid also dropping points. In that case, the title race would remain open for the next game against Villarreal at home.
Either way, the La Liga title race is reaching its climax. Every point from here on out could determine the outcome. Barcelona hold the advantage, but Real Madrid are still in the hunt.
From: bolavip.com