Barcelona's La Liga Title Hopes Dashed

Disappointing End to Xavi's First Season

FC Barcelona's hopes of winning the La Liga title were officially dashed last weekend after a disappointing defeat against Girona. The loss left Barcelona in third place, 19 points behind league leaders Real Madrid, with just five games remaining in the season.

Barcelona's League Standings

As of Sunday, Barcelona was in third place with 73 points, while Real Sociedad was in sixth place with 54 points.

Team	Points
Real Madrid	92
FC Barcelona	73
Real Sociedad	54

Xavi's Mission

Xavi Hernandez, who took over as Barcelona manager in November 2021, had hoped to lead his team to a second-place finish in La Liga. However, Barcelona's recent form has been poor, and they have now lost three of their last five league matches.

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad Preview

Barcelona will have the chance to reclaim second spot when they face Real Sociedad on May 13, 2024. Real Sociedad is currently sixth in the league, but they are still fighting to secure their place in the 2024/25 Europa League.

The match is likely to be a close affair, and a draw could be a good result for both teams.

Betting Odds

The following are the betting odds for the match:

• Barcelona to win: 1.50
• Draw: 3.75
• Real Sociedad to win: 6.00

A double chance bet on Real Sociedad or draw is also available at odds of 1.83.