Point gaps between the top 2 teams in the Big Five leagues: La Liga and Ligue 1 by 1 point, Serie A by 3 points, Premier League by 7 points, Bundesliga by 11 points.

As the Big Five leagues enter the latter part of the season, it’s worth noting that the tightest title battles are in La Liga and Ligue 1, with only a 1-point difference between the top two; Serie A is separated by 3 points, just one game apart; the Premier League’s 7-point gap leaves little suspense; and the Bundesliga’s 11-point margin means the title is virtually decided.

After 20 rounds in La Liga, the top two teams remain Real Madrid and Barcelona. In this round, Barcelona lost 1-2 to Real Sociedad, dropping 3 points, which narrowed their lead to just 1 point, with Real Madrid close behind. The title race in La Liga has become more intense again, and perhaps the second leg of the Spanish El Clásico will be the decisive match for the championship.

After 18 rounds in Ligue 1, the leader is not Paris Saint-Germain but Lens, with only a 1-point difference between them. Since PSG is usually dominant in Ligue 1, although Lens leads by 1 point now, it’s expected that PSG will soon reclaim the top spot. The title race in Ligue 1, usually one-sided, has become more exciting this season, which is actually beneficial for the league.

After 21 rounds in Serie A, the second-placed teams are the Milan giants: Inter Milan leads with 49 points, followed closely by AC Milan with 46, and defending champions Napoli sit third with 43 points. It must be said that Conte cannot be considered a top coach as he struggles with managing multiple competitions. With Xhuv going in as Inter’s new coach, this season presents a huge challenge. If he leads the team to win the Serie A title, it will mark a perfect coaching transition. Given Inter’s strength and their 3-point lead, the Nerazzurri are the strongest contenders for the Serie A crown this season.

After 22 rounds in the Premier League, Arsenal leads by 7 points, with Manchester City in second place. The title race here is practically decided, although Arsenal’s attack is not very strong, especially their striker’s scoring ability. Arsenal excels at set pieces, can force own goals, and has solid defense. Despite two recent draws costing them 4 points, Arsenal remains the main title contender. On the other hand, since last season’s quadruple failure and being knocked out of the Club World Cup by a Saudi team, Manchester City has become the biggest falterer, losing 11 points in their last 5 games (1 draw, 4 losses). Guardiola’s tactics have struggled since De Bruyne’s departure, with no one in the squad able to perform in tough matches, and Haaland scoring only once in his last 7 appearances. Liverpool is also winless in 4 rounds. Besides Arsenal, no other Premier League team currently has the strength to challenge for the title. Arsenal is highly likely to be this season’s Premier League champion, not because they are exceptionally strong, but because their rivals have faltered.

After 18 rounds in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich leads by 11 points, with a goal difference of 57, which is 39 more than the second place team, showing clear dominance and no doubt about the title. Bayern, equipped with a Premier League-level squad led by Kompany and the attacking trio of Kane, Olise, and Diaz, is completely overpowering the Bundesliga competition.