BARCELONA, Spain — As 2024-25 La Liga season dey reach the final bend, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid still dey jostle for the Spanish crown with only six matches left to play.
This time last season, na Barcelona dem dey shine, winning the league by 10 points. But fast-forward to 2025, La Liga don turn to heavyweight battle as the three giants dey trade blows atop the table.
Now, Barcelona dey lead the race with precise form, with Hansi Flick‘s team securing a thrilling 4-3 win against Celta Vigo on April 20, 2025. This victory come after dem dey trail by 1-3, thanks to Raphinha wey score last-minute penalty to complete the comeback.
Real Madrid no slack this weekend too as dem beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0, courtesy of Fede Valverde wey score for stoppage time. Dis win carry dem to 69 points, but dem still dey four points behind Barcelona.
As for Atlético Madrid, dem suffer blow as dem fall 1-0 to Las Palmas with Javier Munoz scoring late winner, which leave dem 10 points behind the leaders. Coach Diego Simeone don express disappointment, saying, “To have any chance of winning the league, we had to put up perfect numbers. We didn’t do that at Las Palmas.”
Wetin dey face Barcelona now? Dem go play Mallorca and Real Valladolid next, teams wey no get power to challenge dem. But all eyes go dey on May 11, when dem go face Real Madrid for a match wey fit decide the La Liga title.
Barcelona’s upcoming fixtures look like this:
- Tues, Apr. 22: Mallorca – 3:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. GMT
- Sat, May 3: Real Valladolid – 3 p.m. ET/8 p.m. GMT
- Sun, May 11: Real Madrid – 10:15 a.m. ET/3:15 p.m. GMT
- Wed, May 14: Espanyol – 11 a.m. ET/4 p.m. GMT
- Sun, May 18: Villarreal – 11 a.m. ET/4 p.m. GMT
For Real Madrid, dem know sey dem must shine to keep pressure on Barcelona. Dem expect to win against Getafe on April 23, but next up na Celta Vigo, wey don already tough for Barcelona.
Real Madrid fixtures:
- Wed, Apr. 23: Getafe – 3:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. GMT
- Sun, May 4: Celta Vigo – 8 a.m. ET/1 p.m. GMT
- Sun, May 11: Barcelona – 10:15 a.m. ET/3:15 p.m. GMT
- Wed, May 14: Mallorca – 11 a.m. ET/4 p.m. GMT
- Sun, May 18: Sevilla – 11 a.m. ET/4 p.m. GMT
As for Atlético Madrid, dey must win sharply as time dey run. Dem go face Rayo Vallecano wey don struggle, then Alavés later. Challenges dey ahead for dem with Real Sociedad and Real Betis waiting to pounce.
Atlético Madrid schedule:
- Thurs, Apr. 24: Rayo Vallecano – 3:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. GMT
- Sat, May 3: Alavés – 8 a.m. ET/1 p.m. GMT
- Sun, May 11: Real Sociedad – 11 a.m. ET/4 p.m. GMT
- Wed, May 14: Osasuna – 11 a.m. ET/4 p.m. GMT
- Sun, May 18: Real Betis – 11 a.m. ET/4 p.m. GMT
As the season dey waka towards the finale, Barcelona’s crown dey shine bright, while Real Madrid dey fight for survival. Atlético Madrid dey eye Champions League spot.
Dis title race dey heat up with the Copa del Rey final coming on April 26, where Barcelona and Real Madrid go meet again. Football fans dey expect plenty drama for these last weeks of La Liga.
