Xavi Hernandez has suddenly brought hope back to Barcelona when it looked like the season was over for them. However, the Cules’ poor start to the season may prove costly as they arefar behind Real Madrid in the La Liga standings with only a few games left.
After a frustrating Europa League elimination at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt, the Catalans suffered another defeat at the Camp Nou whenRayo Vallecano beat them 1-0 on pending Matchday 21ofthe Spanish top-flight. To make things worse, Carlo Ancelotti‘s boys won on Wednesday.
The match against Rayo Vallecano was a must-win for the Cules if they wanted to continue with title aspirations, but Barcelona was unable to get the victory. The Merengues are in control of the table.Check out how things stand in La Liga.
La Liga standings: How far behind Real Madrid are Barcelona?
With their latest defeat to Rayo Vallecano, Barcelona are 15points behind Real Madrid. It is still a very favorable difference for the Merengues, as they are 15points above Sevilla as well. Atletico Madridare 17 points shy but they are out of the title race as they can pick up, at best, 15 more points.
What do Real Madrid need to become champions? When can they secure the La Liga title?
The outlook is very encouraging for Carlo Ancelotti‘s men, as they depend on themselves to get their hands on the trophy.Real Madrid only need to claim 1pointto secure the 2021-22 La Liga title. If they reachthe 79-point mark they will automatically secure the La Liga championship.
Sevilla can claim, at best, 15points. That leaves them practically out of the battle, as Real Madrid would only needa draw to destroy their aspirations – or even less if they drop points. The same applies with Barcelona.
Real Madrid schedule: How many games they have left in2021-22 La Liga?
After Barcelona’s defeat, if Real Madrid wins or draws against Espanyol, they will become La Liga champions.These are their next La Liga games this season:
- April 30 – Espanyol (home)
- May 8 – Atletico Madrid (a)
- May 11 – Levante (h)
- May 15- Cadiz (a)
- May 22 – Betis (h)
Barcelona schedule: Barca’snext games in 2021-22 La Liga
Barcelona’s chances of winning the championship are minimal.However, they still have six games left to try and have a strong finish to the campaign, and if it’s with a trophy even better.
- May 1 – Mallorca (h)
- May 8 – Betis (a)
- May 11 – Celta (h)
- May 15 – Getafe (a)
- May 22 – Villarreal (h)