One win away. Barcelona know it.

Barcelona are one win from the La Liga title. Real Madrid are aware.

By Mia Ferreira· LaLiga & Serie A·Published 5 May 2026, 15:11·Updated 13 Aug 2026, 19:23·1 MIN READ

Robert Lewandowski opens it on 12, Lamine Yamal puts it to bed on 71, and the Lluís Companys goes home happy. Barcelona 2-0 Real Sociedad — clean, efficient, exactly what was needed.

Three games left. One win required. The Clásico at Camp Nou on May 10 sits right there on the calendar, circled in whatever colour Real Madrid least want to think about. Hansi Flick's side didn't need to be spectacular tonight. They just needed to be better than everyone else. They were.

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