FC Barcelona can clinch the La Liga title on Sunday, 11 May when they host arch-rivals Real Madrid in the season's final Clasico at Camp Nou, Barcelona. With an 11-point lead over Real Madrid and just four matches remaining, a draw would be enough for Hansi Flick's side to seal the championship with three games still to spare.

Barcelona's Path to the Title

Barcelona enter Sunday's fixture as heavy favourites, buoyed by a commanding points tally that has made the title race all but a formality. Manager Hansi Flick will, however, be without two key players — teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and defender Andreas Christensen — both sidelined through injury. Flick otherwise has the bulk of his squad available and will look to wrap up the title in front of their home fans.

A victory would confirm Barcelona as champions with maximum efficiency, while even a point from Sunday's contest would mathematically end the title race. This is the first occasion this season that Barcelona could clinch the trophy on home soil against their fiercest rivals.

Real Madrid's Injury Crisis

Real Madrid arrive at Camp Nou in the midst of a significant injury crisis. Ferland Mendy has joined an already lengthy absentee list that includes Eder Militao, Rodrygo, Arda Guler, Dani Carvajal, and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, according to Xinhua. Star forward Kylian Mbappe remains doubtful with a muscle injury, adding further uncertainty to Carlo Ancelotti's selection options.

Despite the adversity, Real Madrid will be motivated to delay their rivals' title celebrations and salvage some pride from a season in which they have fallen well short of Barcelona's consistency. A win at Camp Nou would keep their slim mathematical hopes alive and provide a morale boost heading into the final weeks.

Relegation and European Battles Across La Liga

While the title picture may be near-settled, the rest of the La Liga weekend card is packed with high-stakes drama. Atletico Madrid host Celta Vigo on Saturday following Atletico's exit from the Champions League semifinal against Arsenal. Atletico are close to locking down a top-four finish, while Celta are pushing for a Europa League place and could still challenge for fifth spot.

Real Betis travel to face Real Sociedad, whose form has dipped following their Copa del Rey triumph. Mallorca, boosted by last weekend's win over Girona, take on third-placed Villarreal in a match that carries relegation implications for the hosts. Villarreal recently confirmed that head coach Marcelino Garcia Toral will depart at the end of the season.

Bottom-of-the-Table Survival Battles

At the foot of the standings, second-last Levante desperately need a win against Osasuna to keep their survival hopes alive. Athletic Club, which announced Edin Terzic as next season's head coach earlier this week, will host Valencia in what could also have relegation implications.

Alaves face a crucial clash against Elche in the relegation battle, while Sevilla take on Espanyol in another high-pressure fixture near the bottom of the table. With multiple clubs separated by fine margins, the final stretch of the 2024-25 La Liga season promises to deliver drama well beyond the Clasico itself.