It’s a defining week for Hansi Flick’s Barcelona. In addition to their Champions League quarterfinal tie against Inter, the Catalans face a critical La Liga trip to bottom-of-the-table Valladolid before the season’s final El Clásico, which could prove decisive in the title race. Yamal and his teammates will visit an already-relegated Valladolid over the weekend, while Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid host Celta Vigo at the Bernabéu. Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid appear to be out of the title hunt: Barça currently top the table with 76 points, Real follow with 72, while Atlético trail by 10 points.
Real Betis, who will face Fiorentina in the Conference League semifinals, remain in strong contention for a European spot and will travel to Espanyol for their next league fixture.
The Premier League title has already been settled, with Arne Slot’s Liverpool crowned champions last weekend. The Reds now have the power to influence the Champions League race: on Sunday, they travel to face Chelsea, with Enzo Maresca’s side currently sitting fifth—good enough for Champions League qualification under the new format. Chelsea are level on 60 points with Nottingham Forest, who visit Crystal Palace. From third to sixth place, just three points separate four clubs: Manchester City sit on 61 and will host Wolverhampton, while Sandro Tonali’s Newcastle are third on 62 and face a tough away game at Brighton. Arsenal will play Bournemouth at the Emirates before their decisive Champions League semifinal away to PSG, which will determine the second finalist of the 2024/25 edition.
Arsenal stumble ahead of PSG clash, Aston Villa fuel European hopes
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