Real Madrid emerged from the first round of El Clasico on October 26, leading the standings by 5 points, having successfully overcome the disappointments of the previous season, thus establishing themselves as the top contenders for the title.

The team was progressing steadily and only stumbled against Atlético Madrid in a tough derby that ended with a significant score, preventing the Royals from achieving a perfect record.

And that superiority was not just a fleeting moment. Just 7 rounds ago, Real Madrid returned to the top, benefiting from Barcelona's loss to Girona, alongside their victory over Real Sociedad, making La Liga seem to be leaning towards the white as two-thirds of the season nears completion.

However, the picture changed completely after just 54 days when Girona returned once again to disrupt one of the big teams, this time with a draw at the Santiago Bernabéu, a result that dealt a new blow to the ambitions of the royal team.

That temporary lead was a turning point, as since then, Barcelona continued its winning streak, while Real Madrid lost 11 points in less than two months. Despite achieving significant victories against Atletico Madrid and Celta Vigo, they notably stumbled against mid and lower-table teams, losing to Osasuna, Getafe, and Mallorca, and drawing with Girona.

With only 7 rounds remaining until the end of the season, the number of points dropped in the second half is now very close to what the team lost in the first half, reflecting a clear decline in performance and results. During this period, coach Álvaro Arbeloa achieved an average of 2.08 points per match, compared to 2.37 points in the first phase under the leadership of Xabi Alonso.

In numerical terms, Barcelona quickly turned the tables, overcoming a 9-point deficit in just five rounds, taking advantage of Real Madrid's setbacks.

Although the royal team later regained some balance and reduced the gap with a series of eight consecutive victories, the gap widened again to reach seven points, and it could increase to nine if Barcelona wins the derby against Espanyol.

This difference puts the Catalan team in a comfortable position, as it only needs to maintain the same results as Real Madrid to clinch the title. In fact, they could secure it early in the Clasico scheduled for May 10, a scenario that seemed impossible just a few weeks ago.