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What do Barcelona need to win LaLiga in El Clásico or receive a guard of honor?
Barcelona took a major step toward the LaLiga title after defeating Espanyol and moving nine points clear of Real Madrid with seven matches remaining.
Barcelona took a major step toward the LaLiga title after defeating Espanyol and moving nine points clear of Real Madrid with seven matches remaining.
With El Clásico on May 10 approaching, the title race could be decided on that day—or even before.
Barcelona’s title scenarios
Hansi Flick’s side depend not only on their results but also on what Real Madrid do in the coming matches.
Key scenarios:
- If Real Madrid drop points before El Clásico:
Barcelona could already be champions, forcing Madrid to give them a guard of honor. - If Real Madrid win all their games:
Barcelona could clinch the title directly in El Clásico.
Remaining matches before El Clásico
Barcelona
- Celta
- Getafe
- Osasuna
The match against Celta stands out due to their European ambitions.
Real Madrid
- Alavés
- Betis
- Espanyol
The Betis clash looks like the toughest test for Álvaro Arbeloa’s side.
A title-defining Clásico
Everything points to El Clásico being more than just a game—it could decide the title or set the stage for a symbolic guard of honor moment.
