After Espanyol Win: How Many Points Do Barcelona Need to Secure La Liga Title?

Barcelona delivered a dominant 4–1 victory over Espanyol at Camp Nou in Matchday 31 of La Liga, strengthening their grip at the top of the table.

The Catalan side now sit on 70 points, extending their lead over second-placed Real Madrid to nine points, with seven rounds remaining in the season.

What Do Barcelona Need to Win the Title?

Barcelona could mathematically secure the La Liga title by winning their three remaining home matches—without relying on other results. Those fixtures include clashes against Celta Vigo, Espanyol, and a crucial showdown with Real Madrid at Camp Nou.

The remaining away fixtures are against Getafe, Alavés, Osasuna, and Valencia.

The key factor lies in the direct encounter with Real Madrid. A win in El Clásico would not only add three points to Barcelona’s tally but also deny their closest rivals the same—effectively creating a six-point swing.

In that scenario, Barcelona would move 12 points clear with just four matches remaining. Given their superior goal difference, that gap would likely be decisive.

Currently, Barcelona boast a goal difference of +54, compared to Real Madrid’s +38—an advantage of 16 goals.

Alternative Scenario

If Barcelona fail to beat Real Madrid, they can still secure the title by collecting 12 points from their remaining seven matches, regardless of other results.