{"id":608671,"date":"2026-02-22T18:31:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T18:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/608671\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T18:31:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T18:31:21","slug":"how-barcelona-real-madrids-next-five-la-liga-games-compare-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/608671\/","title":{"rendered":"How Barcelona, Real Madrid\u2019s Next Five La Liga Games Compare"},"content":{"rendered":"

Barcelona and Real Madrid are trading blows atop the La Liga standings, setting the stage for a chaotic battle for the Spanish crown.<\/p>\n

Los Blancos were fueled with hope when they finally claimed the top spot in the league last weekend, taking a two-point gap over their bitter rivals thanks to a dominant 4\u20131 win over Real Sociedad<\/a>. Their place at the summit was short-lived, though, after a costly 2\u20131 defeat to Osasuna<\/a> on Saturday left the door open for the Catalans to strike back.<\/p>\n

Hansi Flick\u2019s men did just that against a struggling Levante side, securing a comfortable 3-0 victory at Camp Nou. The three points put the defending Spanish champions back in first place, minimizing the fallout from their 2\u20131 defeat to Girona<\/a> on Monday. <\/p>\n

Now only one point separates the arch rivals, and a challenging slate of fixtures coming for both Barcelona<\/a> and Real Madrid<\/a> could add even more twists and turns the 2025\u201326 La Liga<\/a> title race. <\/p>\n

Barcelona, Real Madrid\u2019s Next Five La Liga Games\"Raphinha,<\/p>\n

Barcelona reclaimed first place from Real Madrid. | Image Photo Agency\/Getty Images<\/p>\n\n

Barcelona (61 points)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Real Madrid (60 points)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n

Villarreal (H) \u2013 Feb. 28<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Getafe (H) \u2013 Mar. 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n

Athletic Club (A) \u2013 Mar. 8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Celta Vigo (A) \u2013 Mar. 7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n

Sevilla (H) \u2013 Mar. 15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Elche (H) \u2013 Mar. 14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n

Rayo Vallecano (H) \u2013 Mar. 22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Atl\u00e9tico Madrid (H) \u2013 Mar. 22 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n

Atl\u00e9tico Madrid (A) \u2013 Apr. 5 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Mallorca (A) \u2013 Apr. 5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Barcelona<\/strong> must now prepare to take on third-place Villarreal to close out February. The Catalans get the added boost of hosting the Yellow Submarine at Camp Nou, where they have not lost since returning to the iconic venue in November. <\/p>\n

Next up is Athletic Club, a team that\u2014on paper\u2014typically poses a large threat to Barcelona, but Ernesto Valverde\u2019s men have conceded nine goals and scored zero in their two matches against the defending Spanish champions this season. <\/p>\n

Sevilla, on the other hand, come in with the added confidence of having secured a 4\u20131 victory<\/a> in the reverse fixture. No matter what their current form is, they typically get up for a big game, just like Rayo Vallecano. The Madrid-based side has taken points off Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atl\u00e9tico Madrid this season. <\/p>\n

Speaking of Los Colchoneros, they will be waiting for the Catalans after the March international window. Atl\u00e9tico Madrid will smell blood in the water if there is any rust plaguing Barcelona upon their return to domestic action. <\/p>\n

\"Vinicius<\/p>\n

Real Madrid will hope to bounce back from their recent slip up. | Maria Jimenez\/Real Madrid\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Real Madrid<\/strong> will be desperate to kick off March with three points against Getafe, a task that has been relatively simple for the Spanish giants in recent years. Celta Vigo away from home present a much larger test, especially after they embarrassed Los Blancos<\/a> back in December. <\/p>\n

Elche, their next opponents, are barely staying above the relegation zone, and a trip to the Bernab\u00e9u should be too much for the struggling side to handle. Still, they will feel perhaps more confident than they should after sharing points with Real Madrid<\/a> during the team\u2019s skid under Xabi Alonso. <\/p>\n

Then, waiting for the 15-time European champions are Atl\u00e9tico. Depending on how close the standings are at the end of March, the stakes will be even higher than just a typical Madrid derby. Should Diego Simeone\u2019s men replicate their September rout, the implications for Real Madrid could go far beyond just the bitter taste of defeat against their arch rivals. <\/p>\n

Following the international window, Arbeloa\u2019s side makes the trip to Mallorca. The hosts might have the crowd on their side, but they simply do not have the firepower to keep up with Los Blancos at their best. But Real Madrid are certainly not infallible, especially in games they should win. <\/p>\n

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