Only five matches remain in the 2024–25 La Liga season for Barcelona, Real Madrid or Atlético Madrid to claim the Spanish crown.

Barcelona, led by Louis van Gaal, once refused to play their Copa del Rey semi-final after the Spanish Football Federation denied their request.

Frenkie de Jong and Pedri are set to resume their central midfield partnership, but with Alejandro Balde not yet ready to return, Gerard Martin could get the nod at left-back as Jules Kounde and Pau Cubarsi return after being rested for the midweek win over Real Mallorca.