How the race for Europe stands in La Liga | OneFootball

With six rounds left, the scramble for European places in La Liga is tightening from third to 11th. According to as.com, Spain awaits confirmation of five Champions League berths and two Europa League spots.

Barcelona lead on 82 points and Real Madrid have 74, both seemingly clear. Alongside Atlético de Madrid, they operate on a different plane where reaching the Champions League is a structural and financial obligation.

The real contest sits behind them. Villarreal (62) and Atlético (57) are in a direct duel for third and a return to the Champions League. Betis are fifth on 50 after a valuable draw with Real Madrid, a position that may carry Champions qualification.

Getafe have 44 and are tracking for the best season in their history, emerging as Betis’s main threat alongside Celta de Vigo, also on 44. For Celta, the Champions League might be ambitious, while the Europa League looks more attainable and would cement year-on-year growth.

Real Sociedad are on 42 and already assured of Europa League football after winning the Copa. Athletic have 41 and Osasuna 39, each chasing Europe for different reasons, from Athletic seeking a lifeline after an uneven campaign to Osasuna aiming to make amends for a recent near miss.

Money underscores the stakes. Champions League participation is worth at least 18.6 million and can exceed 110 million, while the Europa League starts around 4.3 million and can approach 37 million, figures that shape recruitment and long-term planning.

Run-ins include heavyweight head-to-heads such as Barcelona v Real Madrid, Real Sociedad v Betis and Villarreal v Atlético on the final day. With 18 points available, every week could reshape the European picture.

Source: as.com