La Liga standings
Barcelona extended their grip on the league by beating Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou. Xavi’s team showed they are determined to seal the title and are ready to push hard through the closing weeks of the Santander League. That win steadies their confidence at the top and increases their cushion as the pursuit of the championship heats up, curbing Atletico’s momentum and dimming Real Madrid’s hopes.
Real Madrid also enjoyed a convincing win over Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabéu, maintaining momentum ahead of a crucial run that includes the cup final and a Champions League semi-final. Diego Simeone’s squad had not tasted defeat in thirteen league matches and had just collected six straight wins. Even with captain Koke Resurrección sidelined by an injury, the match offered a chance to reverse the trend at Camp Nou. However, missed opportunities proved costly as Barca claimed the points at the Coliseum, pushing the gap to five points behind Real Madrid.
Beyond the top trio, the race for the crucial fourth spot continues, the last berth for the next Champions League. Real Sociedad holds that position with 54 points after a comeback win against Rayo Vallecano, and they now lead by six after Betis fell 3-2 to Osasuna. Sevilla also took a major step toward secure footing with a late Youssef En-Nesyri header and a powerful finish from the near post at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, sealing a 2-1 victory over Villarreal who had their chances to claim the result themselves.