Real Madrid and Barcelona are both sitting pretty at the top of the La Liga table with 22 points each, but Real Madrid is currently leading by goal difference. This means that despite having played more games than Barcelona, Real Madrid has scored fewer goals.

The two teams have been battling it out for the title all season long, with every match being closely contested. Despite this, Real Madrid has managed to hold onto its lead, thanks in part to their strong defense.

Barcelona, on the other hand, has struggled to find the same level of consistency as Real Madrid. While they have also managed to score plenty of goals, their defense has let them down at times. This has led to them trailing behind Real Madrid in the standings.

Despite this, Barcelona remains a force to be reckoned with. They have a talented squad and have shown that they can compete with any team in Europe. However, Real Madrid's strong defensive record has made them the clear favorite to win the league title this season.

Overall, the La Liga title race is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. It will be interesting to see how these two teams fare against each other over the rest of the season. In the meantime, fans of both clubs can look forward to some thrilling matches ahead.