The 2013/14 Spanish La Liga winner will be decided today during the final set of games when Champions FC Barcelona hosts in-form team, Atletico Madrid at the Nou Camp.
This comes after both sides posted similar results – draws during the penultimate set of games played last Sunday, May 11. While Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 against visiting Malaga, Barcelona was forced to an unexpected goalless draw away to lowly Elche. A third side, Real Madrid fell out of the race after a shock 2-0 beating away to Celta de Vigo.
The Nou camp affair will definitely be the winner takes all. Atletico currently tops the 20-team log with 89 points with Barcelona second three points back.Considering Barcelona’s massive goal difference (+67) a win will see them steal the title. On the other hand a draw, leave alone a win, will see the title snapped up by the deserving Atletico.Football pundits are of the view that with the UEFA Champions League (UCL) final around the corner, Atletico may not put in their best in today’s tie and reserve their energy for the final tie against city rival, Real.
On the other hand, FC Barca will see today’s tie as an opportunity to avenge their defeat in the hands of Atletico in the UCL and in the first leg of the La Liga this season.Both teams have met five times this season with Atletico having the upper hand.Barca right-back Dani Alves added: “Everything has happened to us this season, but we have another chance to win La Liga. Now we have to focus on Atletico. “If we truly deserve the title, we have to prove it against Atletico, we have a chance to win La Liga.
We have to give everything we have.” Coach Gerardo Martino is expected to be replaced this summer after one season in charge, even though they are now title favourites. “We hope to have the support from the fans for the remaining 90 minutes of the season; with the help of our people we can win the title,” he said.
