Barcelona beat Osasuna 2-1 on May 2 and moved 14 points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga, leaving the title race on the verge of ending. Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres scored for Barcelona. [1]
Hansi Flick said Barcelona had done their part and would have to wait for Madrid's result. "For me the important thing was that today we did our job, it’s not in our hands what happens tomorrow. It’s like that. We have to wait—this is a good situation," he said. Torres was more direct after the win. "We’ve put the pressure on Madrid because tomorrow, if they don’t win, then we really will be champions," he said. [1]
Barcelona will be crowned champions if Real Madrid drop points against Espanyol on May 3. If Madrid win, Barcelona's next chance to clinch the title comes in the Clasico against Real Madrid on May 10. [1]
Elsewhere, Villarreal sealed a Champions League qualification place with a 5-1 victory over Levante. Atletico Madrid beat Valencia 2-0 at Mestalla, with Diego Simeone rotating his squad as he kept one eye on the Champions League. [1]