Xavi, the good Samaritan
At a press conference, Xavi made a special request for next year to his leaders. We recall that the Spaniard announced that he will leave FC Barcelona next June. A decision which does not prevent him from thinking about the Blaugrana. The proof is that Xavi personally requested that Barça extend Sergi Roberto who will be at the end of his contract next June. “My recommendation to the club is to renew Sergi Roberto’s contract. For me, he was an important player when he was. So my recommendation is this, but these are personal decisions. » It remains to be seen whether Xavi’s words will really weigh on the minds of Barcelona’s leaders.
Bayer ends Bayern supremacy
It was an event not to be missed under any circumstances for German football fans who witnessed a transfer of power between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. It was a Bayer at the top, the newspaper says Bild after the crushing 3-0 victory for Xabi Alonso’s men. Difficult in attack and feverish defensively, Bayern Munich showed a worrying face. For the newspaper Kicker, this defeat for Bayern is well deserved. The steamroller of Bayer Leverkusen continues to unfold and consolidates its status as Bundesliga leader with 5 points ahead in the standings. For the newspaper Marca, “Bayer dynamites the Bundesliga”. In England, Harry Kane is made fun of in the inside pages of Daily Mail. “Xabi Alonso 3, Kane 0”, as you can see. For the English tabloid, Xabi Alonso deserves his favorite status as Jurgen Klopp’s successor.
The Bellingham-Vinicius duo is firing on all cylinders
In Spain, it was also a shock at the top between leader Real Madrid and its runner-up Girona. Well, as in Germany, this title clash did not take place. The Madrilenians made short work of their opponent, a scathing 4-0 victory. “Kings of La Liga”proudly plasters the newspaper A.S. this Sunday. A success which bears the seal of Vinicius and which allows the Merengues to take a five-point lead over their opponent at the top of the championship. The Brazilian shone with a superb goal. His duo with Bellingham also worked very well since the Englishman scored twice. For the newspaper Marca, Real Madrid won all the distinctions at the La Liga gala. Best actor with Vinicius, and best special effects with Bellingham.
