Barcelona could receive La Liga trophy on the day of El Clasico vs Real Madrid

TL;DR

Barcelona could receive the La Liga trophy on the same day as El Clasico against Real Madrid. They lead the league by 11 points and can be confirmed champions if they win against Osasuna and Real Madrid loses to Espanyol.

Key points

Barcelona could receive La Liga trophy on El Clasico day
Barcelona leads La Liga by 11 points
Barcelona needs to beat Osasuna to secure the title

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Barcelona could receive La Liga trophy on the day of El Clasico vs Real Madrid

FC Barcelona are within touching distance of being crowned the champions of La Liga for a second season in a row.

With Real Madrid dropping points in their latest game, Barcelona extended their lead at the top to 11 points by beating Getafe on Saturday, with five games left to be played.

Given the situation, Barça could be confirmed as champions as early as this weekend if they beat Osasuna on Saturday and Real Madrid drop points against Espanyol on Sunday.

If not, the next opportunity would come on 10 May, when Barcelona face Real Madrid at the Spotify Camp Nou.

La Liga trophy will be at the Spotify Camp Nou on Clasico day

Now, according to Catalunya Radio (h/t Mundo Deportivo), in both scenarios, Barcelona expect that the La Liga trophy would be presented to the team at the end of their match against Real Madrid.

The plan of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), which has been communicated to Barcelona, is to present the trophy as soon as possible.

Q&A

When could Barcelona be confirmed as La Liga champions?

Barcelona could be confirmed as La Liga champions this weekend if they beat Osasuna and Real Madrid drops points against Espanyol.

What is the current point lead of Barcelona in La Liga?

Barcelona currently has an 11-point lead at the top of the La Liga standings.

What teams are involved in the upcoming El Clasico?

The upcoming El Clasico features FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.