Real’s draw against Betis brings joy to Barça
La Liga has undoubtedly delivered its verdict at La Cartuja: by conceding a 1-1 draw against Betis in the last second, Arbeloa’s Real Madrid is now eight lengths behind Barça, with an extra match. Despite a heroic Lunin, author of five major saves to protect Vinícius’ goal, the Madrid defense ended up cracking on a strike from Bellerín, recording the almost official surrender of the White House. Barcelona is jubilant in the face of the Madrid disaster. “The White Shipwreck”placard Sport coldly this morning. The fall of Real Madrid in Seville acts as a red carpet for FC Barcelona. While Arbeloa gets lost in his press conferences, Madrid’s incompetence has definitively given the title to the Blaugrana, now virtual champions. With eleven points possible in the event of victory at Getafe this evening, Barça is no longer satisfied with the title: they are now aiming for the legendary record of 100 points. Between a soulless Madrid and a spectacular leader, the sentence has fallen: the boss of Spanish football now speaks Catalan. Mundo Deportivo talks about a Real who has “given the League on a platter”
The precautions taken by Barça for Lamine Yamal
In Barcelona, you have understood, it is ecstasy. But a little less for Lamine Yamal. Sport explains the plan to avoid a relapse of the nugget. FC Barcelona has decided: the absolute priority is the safeguarding of its jewel. With an estimated unavailability of six weeks, Lamine Yamal will no longer wear the Blaugrana tunic this season in order to arrive, as best he can, at the 2026 World Cup. The Catalan club is now demanding precise management from the Spanish Federation and a secondary role during the group stage, to avoid any sudden return which could lead to a much more serious relapse. A dedicated physiotherapist will even accompany the Catalan number 10 in the United States to monitor each support. For Deco and Hansi Flick, the objective is clear: Spain can dream of its second star, but not to the detriment of the physical integrity of a prodigy who must start next season at 100%.
Bernardo Silva offered himself to Real Madrid
“Bernardo Silva offers himself to Real Madrid”writing A.S.. Free from any contract after nine seasons of glory at Manchester City, his agent Jorge Mendes offered him to the capital club. At 31, the Portuguese playing master still feels ready for the summits and is aiming for the White House for the 2026-27 season. However, despite indisputable technical esteem, Madrid management declined the offer. The Merengue club, faithful to its renewal strategy, does not wish to integrate a player who was for so long the executioner of Ancelotti’s troops on the European scene.
