Barcelona Can Clinch La Liga Title with Draw Against Real Madrid

Barcelona can secure the 2025–26 La Liga title with a draw in their clash against Real Madrid on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Camp Nou, holding an 11-point lead over their rivals with one match remaining. A point would be sufficient for the championship, while a win would keep alive their chance to reach 100 league points and complete a perfect home season.

Real Madrid enter the fixture in disarray after a physical altercation between midfielders Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde following a training session, leaving Valverde with a head injury requiring hospital treatment. The club fined each player €500,000, accepted their apologies, and confirmed both have reconciled with teammates and staff; Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa stated the matter is closed internally and Tchouameni will play.

Kylian Mbappe remains unavailable for selection due to a hamstring injury, while Barcelona will be without 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal, also sidelined with a similar injury. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick dismissed the Madrid incident as external to his squad, emphasizing unity within his own team as they aim to win the title in a Clasico for the first time since 1932.

The Catalan club issued a statement expressing condolences to Flick, 61, following the death of his father, affirming their support during his bereavement. The match kicks off at 9 p.m. CEST, with Barcelona poised to celebrate the league if they avoid defeat.