La Liga isn’t finished yet as Real Madrid managed to pull within four points of Barcelona after a 1-0 away victory against Getafe. On the verge of the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona this Saturday, Carlo Ancelotti made tactical adjustments with his squad. Arda Güler’s remarkable goal ensured that Los Blancos secured all three points on Wednesday.
Despite the depth of the team on paper, Real Madrid has struggled with injuries, leading to a drop in points during earlier rotations. Güler, with skillful precision using his weaker foot, played a pivotal role in perpetuating the title race. At just 20 years old, this marked Güler’s first goal in a competitive match for Real Madrid since January 6 in the Copa del Rey.
“ARDA GÜLER WITH A WONDERFUL WEAK FOOTED FINISH FROM OUTSIDE THE BOX 💥
📺 ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/ByjU0C5tNZ — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 23, 2025
Barcelona also won on Tuesday, putting pressure on Real Madrid, which they countered by achieving this crucial win. Following their elimination from the Champions League by Arsenal, Madrid’s focus now rests primarily on the La Liga title and the upcoming Copa del Rey match.
Title Race: Remaining Schedule
- FC Barcelona – 76 Points
Upcoming Games: Real Vallodolid (A), Real Madrid (H), Espanyol (A), Villarreal (H), Athletic Club (A). - Real Madrid – 72 Points
Upcoming Games: Celta (H), FC Barcelona (A), Mallorca (H), Sevilla (A), Real Sociedad (H).
Can Real Madrid Win the Title?
With only five more matches left, each team has a chance to secure the title, though Madrid must win their upcoming matches, including the crucial Clasico against Barcelona, while also hoping Barcelona slips in their games.
La Liga Standings
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Barcelona | 33 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 89 | 32 | +57 | 76 |
| 2. Real Madrid | 33 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 66 | 31 | +35 | 72 |
