Itās been a long journey, but La Liga 2020-2021 season will becoming to an end this weekend, and its final willprobably beone to remember. With only one remaining game, the title is up for grabs as city rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have chances of being crowned.
The Colchoneros are in a better spot, as they have done a fantastic campaign that led them to this moment. Even though they have suffered unexpected setbacks in the final weeks of the tournament, Diego Simeoneās boys are full of hope ahead of an exciting ending to the season.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos arrive at this round aiming to spoil their neighborsā party and record a back-to-back championship. Zinedine Zidaneās side has struggled with injuries and Covid-19 positives, but it has managed to get into this season finale with title hopes.
What Atletico Madrid need to become La Liga 2020-2021 champions
Atletico Madrid are close to claiming La Liga title (Getty).
The landscape looks quite favorable for Atletico. Being atop the standings, they depend on themselves to be crowned in the Spanish first division. Last weekendās dramatic win over Osasuna handed them a huge boost ahead of the upcoming clash and enabled them to remain infirst place before the league-decider round.
Diego Simeoneās team has many ways to become champion: the main one would be by picking up the three points. If Atletico Madrid beat Valladolid, theyāll secure the La Liga title. However, if they fail to grab the win, there would be two more ways to be crowned, which will depend on Real Madridās results.
If the Merengues lose or tie, Atletico would automatically become the Spanish league winners. So, unless they suddenly fail against a Valladolid fighting for survival and Los Blancos claim the three points, the trophy should be in their hands.
What Real Madrid need to lift La Liga 2020-2021 trophy
Real Madrid run from behind in the title race but are hopeful of achieving their goal (Getty).
Unlike their city rivals, the outlook seems to be a bit more complicated for the Merengues. Zinedine Zidaneās side couldnāt take advantage of Atleticoās setbacks in the last weeks, and it depends on the Colchonerosā result to clinch the first seed.
To become La Liga 2020-2021 champions, Real Madrid will need to defeat Villarreal and hope that Atletico Madrid donāt beat Valladolid. If Atleti loseand the Merengues win, they will surpass them in the standings and claim the title.
What would happen if Atletico Madrid draws and finishes tied on points with Real Madrid? In that case, the tie-breaker would be the head-to-head between both sides, in which Los Blancos arefavored with one win and a draw. Therefore, Real Madrid would be La Liga 2020-2021winners. However, if Zidaneās boys lose or tie with the Yellow Submarine, their title hopes would be over.
