La Liga EA Sports is nearing the halfway mark, and we already have a “winter champion”: Barcelona.
Even with one league match left before the midpoint—just like Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, who are also competing in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia—neither rival can catch Barça.
The Catalan side holds a four‑point lead over Xabi Alonso’s Madrid and a nine‑point cushion over Atleti. Villarreal, Barcelona’s opponent this past Sunday and currently sitting fourth, still has three games left in the first half of the season. But even if Villarreal won all nine points, they wouldn’t surpass Hansi Flick’s squad.
Being crowned “winter champion” isn’t an official title, but it often serves as a strong predictor of how the season will end. Historically, many teams leading at the halfway point have gone on to win the Spanish league.
Barça’s track record
The last time Barcelona claimed winter champion honors was in the 2022‑23 season, when they ultimately lifted the La Liga trophy. In total, the club has finished the first half of the season on top 26 times, converting that advantage into a league championship on 16 occasions. The most recent was four seasons ago, under then‑coach Xavi Hernández.
Winter champions don’t always finish first
Still, topping the table at midseason doesn’t guarantee a league title. History shows plenty of winter champions who faltered down the stretch.
Below is the full record of Spain’s winter champions and which teams ultimately won La Liga each year—a reminder that while Barcelona’s current position is promising, the second half of the season can bring surprises.
FunGem
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Honestly speaking, that wasnt a red card, Yamal was about to get up after foul was given, the after the ref gave the red, he started simulating it a bit
What kind of foolishness is this. Do you think your rival cares. Where were you when we have been cheated for all this while stupid. clear off nobody needs your input.
Nendikopuy
2
1game at a time, Forca Barca! The challenge to others is, "Catch us if you can."
IkennaKalu
1
stop hiding behind Barca's badge, because you're not a fan of this noble club.sheep in a lion cloth everywhere
noble? you must be talking about noble negrira
Esawaneh
0
Honestly speaking, that wasnt a red card, Yamal was about to get up after foul was given, the after the ref gave the red, he started simulating it a bit
stop hiding behind Barca's badge, because you're not a fan of this noble club.sheep in a lion cloth everywhere
Teuakmsty
7
As long as Hansi Flick as our coach, no other team will win the La Liga
OusmanDavie
2
Barcelona doesn't have defence
OyeniyRaphael
0
Honestly speaking, that wasnt a red card, Yamal was about to get up after foul was given, the after the ref gave the red, he started simulating it a bit
u go explain tired
Urz
3
The league is just where we try tactical plays to better up for the champions league, we even left our neighbors to win the first half but they couldn’t. You’ll already know we are a 2nd half team.
RonaldDinho_10
2
Honestly speaking, that wasnt a red card, Yamal was about to get up after foul was given, the after the ref gave the red, he started simulating it a bit
Rmulbah1992
2
WE ARE TAKING IT LITTLE BY LITTLE AND TIME BY TIME .
Kikdiklmsu
1
We always have trust in Barca la masia so Zero tension on barca😂
Lion-El-MessiBarca
7
Barcelona needs to reinforce the defense during the break and summer offense.
Alamuolatunde
1
I think We’re expecting to see the full record 🤷🏽💁🏽
tenbenotz
1
Heddh
Yewakloprt
3
take it home Flick and your soldiers Barcelona all the way
Edooo87
5
Good luck for Barcelona 💙❤️
butbeinry
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photos de yamama
je veux le vidéo de Barça
butbeinry
1
photos de yamama
biobdlpyz
2
where is the full record below
pozceimryz
4
Great news , fcb is winning d champion League
Wiuabnoptu
1
which ones
Belatsch
1
There are only 2 teams