🔥 All Eyes on May 11: El Clásico Could Decide LaLiga Title
The stage is set for one of the most dramatic climaxes to a LaLiga season in recent memory. On May 11, Barcelona will host Real Madrid at the Olympic Stadium, with the title race hanging in the balance. Kick-off is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. CEST / 10:15 a.m. ET, and fans can stream the action LIVE on ESPN+.
📊 Current LaLiga Standings
- 1. Barcelona – 76 points
- 2. Real Madrid – 72 points
- 3. Atlético Madrid – 66 points (pending their Monday game vs Valladolid)
With seven matches remaining, every point matters — and the Clásico could be decisive.
🏟️ Double Clásico Clash Incoming
This won’t be the only meeting between the giants in the coming weeks. Barça and Madrid are also scheduled to meet in the Copa del Rey final on April 26 in Seville.
So far this season, Hansi Flick’s Barcelona have dominated the rivalry:
- 4-0 win at the Bernabéu in October (LaLiga)
- 5-2 win in the Spanish Supercopa final in January
These head-to-head victories could prove critical in a tiebreak scenario, as LaLiga separates teams on points first, then head-to-head record.
⚔️ The Treble Race
Both sides are still alive in the Champions League — but face drastically different paths:
- Barcelona: Travel to Borussia Dortmund with a 4-0 lead from the first leg of the quarterfinal
- Real Madrid: Host Arsenal midweek after a 3-0 first-leg defeat in London
Barça’s treble hopes are very much intact. Madrid will need a miracle.
🧠 What’s at Stake
- LaLiga title race: Four-point gap between Barça and Madrid
- Head-to-head advantage: Strongly favors Barcelona
- Momentum: With Barça unbeaten in 24 matches, Madrid are under pressure
🗓️ What’s Next
- April 17 – Real Madrid vs Arsenal (UCL QF 2nd Leg)
- April 17 – Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona (UCL QF 2nd Leg)
- April 26 – Copa del Rey Final: Barcelona vs Real Madrid
- May 11 – LaLiga Clásico: Barcelona vs Real Madrid
⚡ Bottom Line
The LaLiga title race could come down to May 11, when two historic clubs collide in what may be the most consequential Clásico in years. With trophies, pride, and legacy on the line, the countdown begins now.
Circle the date — because the world will be watching.
Author: Sam Marsden & Moises Llorens
Published: April 13, 2025
