[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-barcelona-can-win-la-liga-avoiding-defeat-to-madrid-today":43,"news-related-barcelona-can-win-la-liga-avoiding-defeat-to-madrid-today-en":88,"news-related-match-barcelona-can-win-la-liga-avoiding-defeat-to-madrid-today-en":173},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":45,"awayTeamName":46,"body":47,"category":48,"excerpt":49,"homeTeamId":50,"homeTeamName":51,"id":52,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":55,"matchName":56,"publishedAt":57,"slug":58,"sourceName":59,"sourceURL":60,"teamId":50,"teamName":51,"teamIds":61,"teamNames":74,"title":87},"326257565535047680","Real Madrid","The 2024-25 La Liga season reaches a crescendo on Sunday, 10 May, as Barcelona travel to the Santiago Bernabéu to face Real Madrid in a Clasico that could hand the visitors the championship. The equation is simple: if Xavi Hernández's side avoid defeat, the Primera Division trophy will be theirs for the first time in a league campaign characterized by remarkable consistency and defensive steel.\n\nKick-off is set for 20:00 BST, with the eyes of the football world fixed on the Spanish capital. Barcelona need only a draw to clinch the title, a scenario that underscores their commanding position at the summit. The Catalan club have been front-runners for much of the season, building an unassailable lead over their arch-rivals and the rest of the chasing pack through a blend of possession dominance and clinical finishing.\n\nFor Real Madrid, the stakes could not be higher. Defeat or even a draw would end their title defence and gift Barcelona a triumph on enemy territory—a humiliation no Madridista will stomach. Carlo Ancelotti's men must win to keep their slim hopes alive, piling pressure on a side that has stumbled domestically while battling on multiple fronts. The Clasico, already football's most storied rivalry, now carries an extra layer of meaning as a de facto title decider.\n\nThe history of La Liga, which kicked off in 1929, is littered with Clasico showdowns that decided championships. Yet only nine clubs have ever lifted the trophy, a list that Barcelona and Madrid dominate with 36 titles between them. The exclusive club of winners also includes Atlético Madrid, Athletic Club, Valencia, Real Sociedad, Real Betis, Sevilla, and Deportivo La Coruña—names that evoke distinct eras of Spanish football dominance.\n\nThat rarity is at the heart of a new BBC Sport quiz challenging fans to name all nine champions. The interactive feature, which tracks answer speed for a leaderboard, taps into the league's rich heritage. 'Can you name them all?' it asks, with a countdown ticking away. It's a timely reminder of how concentrated success has been in Spain's top flight, even as Barcelona stand poised to add to their own storied tally.\n\nBarcelona's likely triumph—their first since the post-Messi rebuild—would be a vindication of the club's youth-driven project. Emerging stars have fused with experienced heads to dominate possession statistics and create a backline that concedes sparingly. Avoiding defeat in the Clasico would not just secure silverware but cement Xavi's legacy as a manager who restored Catalan pride through adversity.\n\nReal Madrid, conversely, view the fixture as a chance to disrupt the coronation. The Bernabéu fortress has been breached only sporadically, and the prospect of celebrating a title on that pitch has haunted Barcelona before. The tactical battle—Barcelona's patient buildup versus Madrid's transition speed—will likely determine whether the title race extends for another week.\n\nBeyond bragging rights, the outcome carries significant financial and reputational weight. La Liga's global viewership spikes during Clasicos, and a title-deciding chapter amplifies commercial appeal. Sponsors, broadcasters, and the league itself have a vested interest in a dramatic spectacle, though fans crave nothing less than a classic.\n\nSunday's match also offers a nostalgic callback to past meetings. From the iconic 5-0 drubbing in 2010 to Messi's iconic shirt celebration in 2017, Clasicos that doubled as title statements are etched in memory. This generation of players now has the chance to inscribe a new chapter—one where Barcelona's renaissance meets Madrid's defiance in a 90-minute judgment.\n\nAs the countdown ticks, supporters worldwide will scramble to fill out the BBC quiz, testing their knowledge of Athletic Club's 1930s triumphs or Deportivo's 2000 miracle. It's a subplot that frames the occasion within the broader sweep of Spanish football history, reminding us that while moments like Sunday's are fleeting, the pantheon of winners is forever limited.\n\nFor Barcelona, the formula is clear: keep the ball, stifle Madrid's counters, and let the clock run. A single point unlocks the champagne. For the neutrals, though, the hope is for a contest befitting the occasion—a fight that transfixes until the final whistle, regardless of who hoists the trophy. Either way, La Liga's 95th season will have delivered a finale worthy of its illustrious past.\n\nBased on reporting from BBC Sport.","news","Barcelona can win La Liga by avoiding defeat vs Real Madrid in Sunday's Clasico. A draw or win would secure the title for the Catalan club.","326257565195309056","Barcelona","328809591695478785","326135624820068352","La Liga","327052734794567680","Barcelona vs Real Madrid","2026-05-10T06:07:59Z","barcelona-can-win-la-liga-avoiding-defeat-to-madrid-today","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc3327y08rg3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[50,45,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73],"326222707169431552","326222713142120448","326257565635710976","326257613643714560","326257615103332352","326257615342407680","326257565702819840","326257565602156544","326257565275000832","326257565316943872","326257565400829952","326257769613103104",[51,46,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86],"Anderlecht","Canada","Getafe","Hassania Agadir","BSC Young Boys","FC Winterthur","Real Sociedad","Real Betis","Athletic Club","Valencia","Sevilla","Capital","Barcelona Can Win La Liga: Avoiding Defeat to Madrid Today",[89,108,132,153],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":90,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":91,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":92,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":93,"slug":94,"sourceName":95,"sourceURL":96,"teamId":45,"teamName":46,"teamIds":97,"teamNames":102,"title":107},"Barcelona win La Liga 2025-26 led by Lamine Yamal; Real Madrid's season implodes after Xabi Alonso exit, a dressing room fight, and Pérez's bizarre presser.","337883108965617665","0","2026-06-04T07:00:29Z","la-liga-2025-26-barcelona-dominate-as-real-madrid-implode","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fla-liga-2025-26-awards-best-players-team-sid-lowe",[45,98,99,68,100,101,69,50,71],"326257641489698816","326255041704890368","326257565363081216","326257565434384384",[46,103,104,81,105,106,82,51,84],"Inter de Valdemoro","Rayo Vallecano","Villarreal","Celta Vigo","La Liga 2025-26: Barcelona Dominate as Real Madrid Implode",{"awayTeamId":109,"awayTeamName":110,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":111,"homeTeamId":112,"homeTeamName":113,"id":114,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":115,"matchName":116,"publishedAt":93,"slug":117,"sourceName":95,"sourceURL":118,"teamId":45,"teamName":46,"teamIds":119,"teamNames":125,"title":131},"326222713175674880","Curaçao","Antonio Rüdiger joins UNHCR, using his family's escape from Sierra Leone's civil war to challenge refugee stereotypes ahead of the World Cup.","326222712076767232","Germany","337882782623600641","327115038563241984","Germany vs Curaçao","why-rudiger-backs-refugees-family-s-civil-war-escape","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fantonio-rudiger-refugees-have-no-other-choice-its-important-they-be-listened-to",[45,112,109,120,121,122,123,124],"326257791503175680","326257546220277760","326222711569256448","326222711653142528","326257536049090560",[46,113,110,126,127,128,129,130],"Sierra Leone","Chelsea","Brazil","Spain","Nice","Why Rüdiger Backs Refugees: Family's Civil War Escape",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":133,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":134,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":92,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":135,"slug":136,"sourceName":59,"sourceURL":137,"teamId":45,"teamName":46,"teamIds":138,"teamNames":145,"title":152},"Ibrahima Konate is in advanced talks to join Real Madrid on a free transfer, making him the second Liverpool player to join Madrid on a free in two years.","337298705826713601","2026-06-02T16:15:09Z","konate-to-real-madrid-27-year-old-set-for-free-transfer","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcx218elj1v0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[45,139,140,141,62,65,142,143,123,144],"326257545918287872","326222711447621632","326257534526558208","326257766752587776","326257809182167040","326257575404244992",[46,146,147,148,75,78,149,150,129,151],"Liverpool","France","RB Leipzig","Fortaleza EC","Oldham","Vanløse","Konate to Real Madrid: 27-Year-Old Set for Free Transfer",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":154,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":155,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":92,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":156,"slug":157,"sourceName":158,"sourceURL":159,"teamId":45,"teamName":46,"teamIds":160,"teamNames":166,"title":172},"France international Ibrahima Konaté is nearing a transfer to Real Madrid after talks advanced in the last 48 hours, per ESPN sources. 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The Catalans need a win to stay top, while a victory for Madrid would put them in pole position with two games left. The result could crown the champion.",{"code":181,"id":50,"imagePath":182,"name":51,"slug":183},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F529.png","barcelona","2026-05-10T19:00:00Z",90,"es-la-liga","barcelona-vs-real-madrid-2026-05-10","scheduled",[],"Camp Nou"]