Barcelona ignited the competition for the La Liga title after achieving an important victory over its guest Alaves with a clean goal in the 22nd round.
The only goal of the match came through Robert Lewandowski in the 61st minute, giving Barca three very important points that revive their hopes of winning the La Liga title.
Real Madrid was defeated by Espanyol 1-0 on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid defeated Real Mallorca 2-0.
Real will meet Atletico in the Spanish capital derby next week, which explains the great value of the three points that Barca achieved against Alaves.
La Liga standings 2025 after Barcelona’s win over Alaves
Barcelona reached 45 points, and continues to occupy third place in the La Liga standings.
The lead is in Real Madrid’s hands with 49 points, but the difference is now 4 points with the Blaugrana after it was 7 points before this round.
Atletico Madrid are second with 48 points, which will make the derby very exciting, and perhaps a draw would be the best result for Barcelona.
La Liga 2025 Standings
- Real Madrid – 49 points
- Atletico Madrid – 48 points
- Barcelona – 45 points
- Athletic Bilbao – 40 points
- Villarreal – 37 points
- Rayo Vallecano – 32 points
- Mallorca – 30 points
- Girona – 28 points
- Real Sociedad – 28 points
- Real Betis – 28 points
- Sevilla – 28 points
