La Liga Championship Scenario: When can Real Madrid win the league title?
Getty ImagesReal Madrid are in pole position in La Liga with 78 points from 33 matches. In their last match against Osasuna, the Los Blancos came out with flying colours winning the tie 3-1.
They currently have a 15-point lead over second-placed Barcelona. Whereas their city rivals in Atletico Madrid and Sevilla are 17 and 15 points apart from the league leaders respectively.
Xavi's troops further lost ground in the title race after losing 1-0 to Rayo Vallecano at home on Sunday.
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How many points do Real Madrid need to win La Liga?
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | 33 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 69 | 29 | +40 | 78 |
| 3 | Barcelona | 33 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 61 | 33 | +28 | 63 |
| 2 | Sevilla | 33 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 49 | 27 | +22 | 63 |
4 | Atletico Madrid | 33 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 59 | 39 | +20 | 61 |
As things stand, Barcelona and Sevilla can reach a maximum of 78 points while Atletico Madrid are already out of the championship race. Real Madrid find themselves on 78 points already and so they need just one point in their remaining five matches to win the La Liga title.
When can Real Madrid win the league title?
Real Madrid need a point to win the league title and if they do not lose against Espanyol on April 30, they can lift the league title in front of their home fans at the Santiago Bernabeu.
What are Real Madrid's upcoming fixtures?
Real Madrid on April 30, would host Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu, following which they travel again to face Atletico. In their last three fixtures, they face Levante, Cadiz, and Real Betis respectively.