5 key fixtures that will define the La Liga title race

By Saketh Ayyagari

Modified Mar 07, 2017 04:21 GMT

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 15: FC Barcelona players celebrate on an open top bus during their victory parade after winning the Spanish La Liga on May 15, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) — FC Barcelona are the defending champions of La Liga.

#3 Barcelona vs Sevilla – 5^th April

SEVILLE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 06: Samir Nasri of Sevilla FC (L) being followed by Sergio Busquets of FC Barcelona (R) during the match between Sevilla FC vs FC Barcelona as part of La Liga at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium on November 6, 2016 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images) — Samir Nasri(left) of Sevilla in action against FC Barcelona’s Sergio Busquets(right).

A vital game for both teams and especially for Sevilla if they have to win the title, this fixture at Camp Nou has seen the Catalans dominate with nine wins and one draw in the last ten games. However, this is a Sevilla team that has defied expectations this season and a victory can go a long way in breaking the duopoly at the top of the La Liga.

On the other hand, this game is a difficult one for Barcelona despite their record in the fixture given their trouble against teams that can outrun their midfield. So, this tie will not only be important in the title context, but also help Luis Enrique assess his side’s recent surge in form ahead of a potential decider later in April.

Edited by Staff Editor