Clasico Countdown: Barcelona 4 Points Clear as Title Drama Builds

The La Liga title race remains alive heading into Matchday 35 with Barcelona & Real Madrid locked in tight battle while Atletico Madrid have all but exited the race.

Narrow Wins Keep Barca & Madrid Alive

In dramatic round of Matchday 34:

• Barcelona snatched late 2 - 1 win over Real Valladolid.
• Real Madrid survived scare to beat Celta Vigo 3 - 2.
• Atletico Madrid, meanwhile were held to goalless draw by Deportivo Alaves.

Barca now lead the standings with 79 point, four ahead of Madrid (75 point) and 12 clear of Atletico (67 point), who're now out of the title equation barring miracle.

El Clasico Set for Title Twist

The upcoming Clasico on May 11 at Montjuic Stadium could shift the momentum once more. While not decisive, the match may heavily influence the title’s fate:

• If Barca win: they’ll be within touching distance of the title.
• If Madrid win: the door opens wide provided they win all 3 of their remaining games & Barcelona stumble once.

Top of the La Liga Table After Matchday 34:

1. Barcelona 79 pts (34 game)
2. Real Madrid 75 pts (34 game)
3. Atletico Madrid 67 pts (34 game)
4. Athletic Bilbao 60 pts (33 game)
5. Villarreal 58 pts (34 game)
6. Real Betis 54 pts (33 game)

Khaled Hegazy |

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