Barcelona Pursues Fourth Straight El Clasico Victory to Secure La Liga Title

Barcelona have dominated the 2024/25 El Clasico encounters against Real Madrid, securing three wins out of three including a 4-0 victory at the Bernabeu and victories in both the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey finals, positioning them to potentially complete a rare fourth consecutive win in the final Clasico of the season. This dominance mirrors a historic 1982-83 season when Barcelona, led by Diego Maradona, achieved a similar feat. Despite Barcelona's stronghold on the La Liga title race, sitting four points clear with four matches left, Real Madrid sees the upcoming Clasico as a crucial opportunity to revive their season and title defense, especially after Barcelona's Champions League exit at the hands of Inter Milan. Madrid's coach Carlo Ancelotti, who may depart at the season's end, views this match as almost decisive, with Madrid needing a victory to keep their La Liga hopes alive against a team that has outplayed them in every prior meeting this season. The match holds significant stakes: a Barcelona win would likely secure the league title and a double for Hansi Flick's side, while a Madrid win would close the gap and give them a more favorable path to challenge for the title in the remaining fixtures. Players and coaches from both sides acknowledge the magnitude of the match, with Madrid viewing it as their last chance to salvage a season overshadowed by Barcelona's superiority in their rivalry this year.