Barcelona made to wait for La Liga title after Real Madrid beat Espanyol

TL;DR

Barcelona's La Liga title hopes are delayed as Real Madrid defeats Espanyol. Barcelona can clinch the title with a draw against Madrid in the upcoming El Clasico.

Key points

Barcelona is 14 points ahead in La Liga.
Real Madrid defeated Espanyol, delaying Barcelona's title win.
Barcelona can clinch the title with a draw against Madrid.

BarcelonaReal MadridEspanyolOsasuna

Barcelona's German coach Hans-Dieter Flick is pictured during the Spanish league football match between Getafe CF and FC Barcelona at the Coliseum stadium in Getafe on April 25 , 2026. (Photo by Javier SORIANO / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Barcelona have been made to wait to be crowned La Liga champions after Real Madrid beat Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on Sunday night. Hansi Flick’s side moved 14 points clear of their rivals with victory over Osasuna on Saturday but Madrid responded with a win against Espanyol. After a goalless first half, Vinicius Jr broke the deadlock 10 minutes into the second half. The Brazilian then struck again on 66 minutes to secure the victory for Alvaro Arbeloa’s side. The win means that Barcelona can now win the title on Sunday when they face Real Madrid in El Clasico at the Camp Nou. The Catalans need only a point against Madrid to successfully retain their title but would surely love to beat Los Blancos and make up for defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu earlier this season. Both teams will have only three games left after El Clasico. Barca finish off against , and , while Madrid take on Oviedo, and Athletic Club.

Q&A

What does Barcelona need to do to win the La Liga title?

Barcelona needs to secure at least a point against Real Madrid in the upcoming El Clasico to win the La Liga title.

Who scored the goals for Real Madrid against Espanyol?

Vinicius Jr scored both goals for Real Madrid in their victory over Espanyol.

What are Barcelona's remaining matches after El Clasico?

After El Clasico, Barcelona will face Alaves, Betis, and Valencia in their final three matches.

Barcelona made to wait for La Liga title after Real Madrid beat Espanyol

TL;DR

Key points

Q&A

Related Articles

NC State captures needed series win over Miami

PSG eyeing transfer for Bayern Munich star Harry Kane?

Manchester City 1, Liverpool FC Women 0: Reds Lose It Late Yet Again

Aaron Civale, A's avert sweep with rout of Guardians in series finale

RB Duece Jones-Drew continues family legacy with commitment to UCLA

J.B. Bickerstaff Sends Clear Message After Pistons’ Game 7 Domination

More from Sports