Real Madrid suffered a surprising 0-1 home loss to Getafe, courtesy of Soriano's stunning strike. This setback has given Barcelona an additional morale boost as they currently sit four points ahead of their biggest rival with 12 league matches remaining.

Despite significant absences — injuries to Lewandowski and De Jong, and suspension for Eric Garcia — Hans-Dieter Flick's team is preparing for the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atlético. Having lost the first leg 0-4 at the Metropolitano, Barcelona and their fans believe in the possibility of a remarkable comeback fueled by renewed confidence.

Madrid's defeat serves as a reminder that top contenders can falter, inspiring Barcelona to draw on this momentum. This boost in spirit is crucial as they chase an unlikely turnaround to reach the Copa del Rey final.