Why Barcelona's reliance on MSN makes Madrid title favourites

Zinedine Zidane's side have returned to first place and the stats suggest their extra quality in reserve could see them claim the title in May

ANALYSIS

Real Madrid are back on top of La Liga. And although Los Blancos needed a late winner from Sergio Ramos to win all three points at home to Betis on Sunday, the stats show their extra strength in depth could see them claim the title as Barcelona continue to rely upon Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.

With Neymar out injured, Barca lost 2-1 away to Deportivo La Coruna at Riazor on Sunday and Madrid's win at home to Betis by the same scoreline later in the day means Zinedine Zidane's side are now two points clear of the Catalans in first…