Real Madrid's hopes of winning La Liga have significantly diminished following recent results, with the club now prioritizing its upcoming UEFA Champions League semi-final. As of April 2026, Barcelona holds a commanding lead at the top of the Spanish league table.
According to reports from The Athletic's Mario Cortegana, there is an internal acceptance at Real Madrid that catching their rivals is now highly improbable. The team's recent form, including a costly draw against Girona, has widened the gap with only a handful of matches remaining in the season.
Consequently, manager Carlo Ancelotti and his squad are channeling their efforts towards their European campaign. They face Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals next week, a crucial tie for the club's silverware ambitions this season.
The shift in focus underscores the club's pragmatic approach to a campaign where European success remains a tangible objective, while the domestic title appears out of reach.
