Real Madrid made Barcelona wait for the LaLiga title with a 2-0 win away against Espanyol that made sure the race will run for at least one more week.
Barca’s win over Osasuna on Saturday meant victory for Madrid was vital if Hansi Flick’s side were to be denied being crowned champions ahead of next week’s meeting between the teams at the Camp Nou.
Vinícius Júnior scored both goals in the second half to cut the leaders’ advantage to 11 points with four games remaining.
It will count for nothing though if Barcelona, who are now within touching distance of a 29th title, claim at least a draw at home to their rivals on May 10.
Defeat for Espanyol effectively ended their slim hopes of qualifying for Europe next season.
