Explained: How Barcelona could secure La Liga title before El Clasico | OneFootball

Barcelona are now firmly in control of the La Liga title race after Real Madrid dropped crucial points in a disappointing draw against Real Betis.

The result has dramatically shifted the balance of power in Spain, as Real Madrid now sit on 74 points, trailing league leaders Barcelona, who have 82 points and still hold a game in hand. 

That advantage could stretch even further this weekend when Hansi Flick’s men travel to face Getafe.

Victory at the Estadio Coliseum would not only strengthen Barcelona’s grip on the title but also create a near-unassailable gap. 

An 11-point lead at this stage of the season would leave Madrid with virtually no margin for error.

What happens next?

The schedule ahead only adds to Barcelona’s growing confidence, as after Getafe, Flick’s side will face Osasuna away from home, while Madrid prepare to take on an Espanyol team battling to avoid relegation. 

On paper, both fixtures present challenges, but the pressure now clearly sits on Madrid’s shoulders.

Another draw for Real Madrid could hand Barcelona the league title. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

If Barcelona manage to secure back-to-back wins and Madrid fail to win their next outing, the title race could be mathematically settled before the season’s biggest fixture. 

In that scenario, Barcelona would head into El Clasico already crowned champions, holding a 13-point lead with only four matches remaining.

That possibility shows just how quickly the situation has turned. Only weeks ago, the title race appeared competitive, but now, Barcelona are on the verge of wrapping it up in dominant fashion.

However, another outcome still remains on the table. 

If both teams win all their remaining matches, Barcelona would enter El Clasico with an 11-point lead. 

In that case, Flick’s side would only need a draw to officially secure the title, while a defeat would keep Real Madrid’s faint hopes alive due to goal difference.