Barcelona vs Real Madrid: What happens if the game ends in a tie?

BarcelonahostReal MadridinEl Clasicoand there’sa lot at stake for the2022-2023 La Liga. Xavi’s team have a nine-point advantage over the famousMerengueswith 13 games remaining and a victory could put them really close of hoisting the trophy for the first time in four years.

This season,Real Madridwon 3-1 their first meeting inLa Ligaat Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. However, in the last few months,Barcelonahave change thingswith a victory in theSpanish Super Cupfinal and then a 1-0 triumph on the road in the first leg of the semifinals in theSpanish Cup(Copa del Rey).

So, in a crucial matchup to determine the future championof the 2022-2023 La Liga, Real Madrid visit Barcelona in a very long awaited ElClasico. Read here to find out waht happens if the game ends in a tie.

What happens if Barcelona and Real Madrid tie in El Clasico 2023?

If Barcelona and Real Madrid tie in El Clasico 2023, Xavi’s team will remain as leaders of La Liga with a nine-point advantage. However, in a very important detail, Real Madrid would have won the season’s goal-average between them.

Real Madrid won 3-1 the first meeting against Barcelona in La Liga, so, in case both teams finish the season with the same number of points, Carlo Ancelotti’s squad would become champions thanks to this tiebreaker.

Remaining schedule for Barcelona: Elche, Girona, Getafe, Atletico Madrid, Rayo Vallecano, Betis, Osasuna, Espanyol, Real Sociedad, Valladolid, Mallorca and Celta.

Remaining schedule for Real Madrid: Valladolid, Villarreal, Cadiz, Celta, Girona, Almeria, Real Sociedad, Getafe, Valencia, Rayo Vallecano, Sevilla and Athletic Bilbao.