Can Real Madrid overhaul Barcelona's lead?

Real Madrid faces a daunting nine-point gap behind league leaders Barcelona with just seven games left in the season. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick acknowledged the challenge, but Real Madrid's consistent winning form offers a potential, albeit slim, chance for a dramatic comeback.

To secure the title, Real Madrid must win all their remaining matches, including a crucial El Clásico against Barcelona on May 10. This would bring their potential points total to 91, a mark that has been sufficient for the championship in most past seasons.

However, Barcelona's impressive performance this season, with only four losses in 31 games and a perfect 16 home wins, makes it highly improbable they will drop the necessary points. They possess the league's best away record despite facing several top-nine teams in their run-in.

The crucial tiebreaker in LaLiga is the head-to-head record. Should both teams finish level on points, Real Madrid would be crowned champions, having won both Clásico encounters. This scenario hinges on Madrid winning their remaining fixtures and Barcelona dropping points elsewhere.

While a Real Madrid victory at Spotify Camp Nou is not guaranteed, it is essential for their title hopes. Even a draw there would still favor Madrid in the tiebreaker after their 2-1 win at the Bernabéu. The ultimate scenario for Real Madrid requires them to win their other six games and for Barcelona to accumulate fewer than nine points from their remaining fixtures.