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Barcelona Eye Second Spot in La Liga

Title Hopes Vanish, But Top-Four Place Still Possible

Double Chance Bet Recommended

Xavi Hernandez's Barcelona could reclaim second place in La Liga with a win over sixth-placed Real Sociedad on Monday. With any lingering title hopes having evaporated, the Catalan giants will be desperate to secure a top-four finish to qualify for next season's Champions League.

Barcelona currently sit third in the standings, one point adrift of Real Madrid but four clear of Atletico Madrid. A victory over Real Sociedad would see them leapfrog their rivals and move back into the automatic qualification spot for Europe's premier club competition.

Real Sociedad, meanwhile, have enjoyed a solid season and are in contention for a Europa League place. They currently sit sixth in the table, just three points behind fifth-placed Villarreal. A win over Barcelona would boost their hopes of finishing in the top six and securing European football for next season.

The match is expected to be a close contest, with both teams in need of points for their respective European ambitions. Barcelona will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing defeat to Girona in their last match, while Real Sociedad will be aiming to build on their recent good form.

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