With ten matches to go, the title race in Spain remains incredibly tense. Barcelona and Real Madrid seem set to battle it out this year, but Atlético Madrid is still lurking close behind. These are the remaining fixtures for the title contenders in La Liga.
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With just ten matches left in the 2024/25 La Liga season, the Spanish title race is heating up like never before.
Barcelona currently sits at the top of the table with 63 points, but the margin for error is razor-thin. Real Madrid trails them by just three points, ready to pounce on any slip-up, while Atlético Madrid remains in the hunt, seven points behind the leaders. Even Athletic Bilbao, despite being eleven points off the pace, deserves a mention for their consistent form and potential influence on the final standings.
Barcelona may be leading, but their journey to the finish line is far from smooth. Their final ten fixtures are filled with high-stakes clashes and tricky away games that could make or break their title ambitions. Not only do they have to face direct rivals like Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao, but they also go head-to-head with fifth-placed Villarreal, a team capable of upsetting any side on their day. The pressure will be immense, particularly around Matchday 35, when the decisive Clásico against Real Madrid takes place. This showdown could very well determine who lifts the trophy at the end of the campaign. Barcelona’s run includes matches against Girona, Real Betis, Leganés, Celta de Vigo, Real Mallorca, Real Valladolid, Espanyol, Villarreal, and ends with a difficult trip to San Mamés to face Athletic Bilbao. The fixture list provides a mix of challenges some winnable games at home, but also dangerous visits that could derail their momentum at any moment.
For Real Madrid, the path is slightly different but no less demanding. In addition to their crucial showdown with Barcelona and their own encounter with Athletic Bilbao, they also have two intense Madrid derbies on the horizon one against Leganés and another against Getafe. These local clashes are never easy, regardless of the opponent’s position in the table, and often bring extra pressure and unpredictability. Real’s remaining games include Valencia, Deportivo Alavés, Celta de Vigo, Real Mallorca, Sevilla, and Real Sociedad, offering a combination of fixtures against teams battling for European spots or survival. Just like Barcelona, Real Madrid will rely heavily on the result of El Clásico to shift the balance in their favor. A win there could not only level the points but swing the psychological edge at a crucial time in the season.
Atlético Madrid, meanwhile, may be sitting in third place and seven points behind Barcelona, but they arguably have the most favorable schedule of the three contenders. Unlike their rivals, Atlético does not have to face any of the current top-four teams in their final ten matches. Instead, they meet opponents who are mostly from the bottom half of the table or mid-table positions. On paper, this gives them a clear advantage in terms of fixture difficulty. Their upcoming matches include Espanyol, Sevilla, Real Valladolid, Las Palmas, Rayo Vallecano, Deportivo Alavés, Real Sociedad, Osasuna, Real Betis, and Girona. If Atlético can take full advantage of this run, they could find themselves creeping closer to the top as Barcelona and Real Madrid potentially take points off each other.
Athletic Bilbao, although not considered a true title contender at this stage due to the eleven-point gap, could still play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the race. Not only do they face both Barcelona and Real Madrid, but their own form this season has been solid enough to pose a real threat to any side. Even if they don’t make a late charge for the title themselves, they might just be the team that decides who wins it.
Looking at the matchday breakdown, the tension builds steadily. Matchday 29 sees Barcelona host Girona, Real Madrid face Leganés at home, and Atlético travel to Espanyol. By Matchday 35, all eyes will be on the Clásico at the Camp Nou, a fixture that could send shockwaves through the table. As the season wraps up with games against Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao for Barcelona, and Sevilla and Real Sociedad for Real Madrid, there’s little room for error. Atlético’s theoretically easier run, however, might allow them to quietly close the gap if the two giants stumble.
This final stretch of the season promises drama, twists, and possibly one of the closest finishes in recent La Liga history. Every point matters, every goal could be decisive, and every fixture from here on out will be watched with bated breath by fans across the globe.
Updated: 11:09, 28 Mar 2025
