The Spanish La Liga fight to be the Champion for 2014/15 continues with both teams still capable of being crowned as Champion! Barcelona visited Cordoba at the El Arcángel Stadium while Real Madrid visited Sevilla at the R. Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium. Both teams had to continue winning as the gap between them is only 2 points. Both teams managed to keep up with the pressure and they won their games.
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It was a battle between first vs last placing in the Spanish La Liga and Barcelona had no troubles tearing down the defense. The usual suspects were the goalscorers and Luis Suarez had a night to remember with his hattrick.
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And we can see all smiles from the Barcelona players and who can blame them for their magnificent team effort against Cordoba.
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Barcelona will play host to Real Sociedad at Camp Nou in their next match on May 10. Real Sociedad is currently lying at the 11th spot with 35 games played. There isn't much for them to play for and it might be in Barcelona's advantage when they meet them. I believe it would be another high scoring game at Camp Nou once more!
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Real Madrid who is just 2 points behind Barcelona had a nervy night out but they managed to overcome all the odds to secure the victory against Sevilla. Real Madrid's manager Carlo Ancelotti was definitely pleased with the efforts from Cristiano Ronaldo who scored a hattrick on Sunday morning to keep their title hopes alive!
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What else can be said of Cristiano Ronaldo as his treble takes him to 42 goals scored in the La Liga this season after playing for 32 matches. That would also mean that Cristiano Ronaldo scores 40% of the total amount of goals scored by the team which is 105 thus far.
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It was great to see Gareth Bale back from injury and the introduction of the Welsh star created the vital assist for Cristiano Ronaldo on the 68th minute. They had to hang on to their lead for a nervy final 11 minutes. This victory still keeps in pace to win the Spanish La Liga title if Barcelona slips as the difference is only 2 points with 3 games to play.
Real Madrid will play host to Valencia at their home stadium, Santiago Bernabeu. Valencia are currently lying at the fourth spot and they are equal on points with Sevilla as they all challenge for the final spot to qualify for Champions League. Real Madrid will not have an easy game but they should be fortunate to know they have more attacking options with Gareth Bale.
From previous meetings, it has always been a tough game for both teams and the game can be decided by just the single goal. My prediction on this would be Real Madrid edging this contest with a 2-1 victory.
