In a pulsating El Clásico at the Estadi Olímpic Lluis Companys, FC Barcelona edged Real Madrid 4-3, taking a decisive step toward clinching the La Liga title.
Despite an early brace from Kylian Mbappe, Barcelona mounted a swift comeback with goals from Eric García, Lamine Yamal, and a brace from Raphinha, leading 4-2 by halftime. Mbappé completed his hat-trick in the second half, but Real Madrid couldn't overturn the deficit. This victory extends Barcelona's lead to seven points atop La Liga, with only three matches remaining, effectively placing the title within their grasp.

vs Espanyol - Away
vs Villarreal - Home
vs Athletic Club - Away
vs Mallorca - Home
vs Sevilla - Away
vs Real Sociedad - Home
Mathematically, Real Madrid's chances of securing the La Liga title remain, but the odds are slim. Trailing Barcelona by seven points with three games left, Madrid would need to win all their remaining matches and hope Barcelona loses all of theirs, a scenario that's highly improbable given Barcelona's current form.
Moreover, internal challenges loom large for Real Madrid. Reports suggest that manager Carlo Ancelotti is set to depart at the season's end, possibly to take over the Brazil national team. This potential transition adds uncertainty to the club's immediate future. While Mbappé's individual brilliance offers a silver lining, the team's overall cohesion and strategic direction appear to be in flux.