With five games to go, the LaLiga title race intensifies

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With only five matchdays left to play, Barcelona and Real Madrid are locked in an intense battle for the LaLiga title, while Villarreal and Real Betis are fighting for a crucial Champions League spot next season. Let’s dive into the key highlights of this decisive phase in the Spanish league.

⚽ Barcelona and Real Madrid in the LaLiga title race

The fight for the 2025 LaLiga title is reaching peak tension. Barcelona lead with 76 points, while Real Madrid follow on 72, keeping their hopes alive for a dramatic turnaround in the final rounds. The momentum of the two teams, however, is quite different. Barcelona are going through a confident spell, still alive in the Champions League and seen as one of the main contenders for the European title. Real Madrid, on the other hand, are facing a turbulent period: they were recently knocked out of the Champions League, lost the Copa del Rey final to Barcelona, and manager Carlo Ancelotti’s future is under heavy scrutiny. On top of that, the Merengues have suffered three consecutive defeats in El Clásico, adding even more pressure in this crucial stage.

Real Madrid v Barcelona: the Clásico that could decide LaLiga

The clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona, scheduled for 11 May at the Santiago Bernabéu, promises to be the pivotal moment in this LaLiga finale. Counting for matchday 35, this Clásico could well determine the 2025 champion. For Real Madrid, only a win will do to keep their LaLiga title hopes alive, especially after recent setbacks and mounting internal pressure. For Barcelona, a victory in Madrid could all but seal another domestic title. With so much at stake, this showdown takes on epic proportions and will be closely watched by football fans everywhere.

⚽ LaLiga beyond the title: teams fight for Champions League spot

The race for the final European spots is also heating up. Villarreal, currently in fifth place with 55 points, and Real Betis, just behind on 54, are separated by a single point. This fifth position is particularly significant as it could secure access to the 2025/26 Champions League. Both teams face challenging fixtures ahead, and every match will feel like a final. Villarreal rely on their strong attacking power, while Betis, with a more balanced playing style, are looking to capitalise on any slip-ups from their rivals.

🔥 LaLiga: Betting tips for matchday 34

Check out the main fixtures of LaLiga’s 34th matchday and our odds tips to help you place your bets in the title race and the fight for the final Champions League spot:

🔥 Villarreal v Osasuna: Villarreal to win @1.55
🔥 Valladolid v Barcelona: draw @9.00
🔥 Real Madrid v Celta Vigo: Real Madrid to win @1.35
🔥 Espanyol v Real Betis: Real Betis to win @2.40

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