Real Madrid Makes Barcelona Closer To The Spanish La Liga Title

Barcelona players celebrate goals against Osasuna. (Photo: Twitter/@FCBarcelona)

JAKARTA - Barcelona are getting closer to the Spanish La Liga title. The reason is, their closest rival, Real Madrid, slipped again.

In the 33rd week, Wednesday, May 3, early morning WIB, the two teams got different results.

Barcelona won a narrow victory when they hosted Osasuna at Camp Nou. Xavi's team beat their visitors with a score of 1-0.

Jordi Alba scored the Blaugrana only goal in the 85th minute.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid actually fell when they visited Real Sociedad headquarters. Los Blancos lost 0-2 to the hosts.

After all, one of the goals scored by the player they thought was one eye, Takefusa Kubo. Meanwhile, another goal was scored by Ander Barrenetxea.

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With this result, Barcelona are now leading the standings with 82 points. They are 14 points ahead of Real Madrid who are in second place.

In fact, Real Madrid are in danger of being evicted by their city rivals, Atletico Madrid, who are in third place with 66 points.

With five remaining matches, Barcelona only need two more wins to ensure the 2022/2023 Spanish La Liga title.

"This is a very important step. La Liga is almost won. These six points (Real Betis and Osasuna) are very important for us after the defeat in Vallecas," Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said.