With the result, the Merengue club, which is second-place, can no longer catch up to its traditional rival in the table; It is the first time that the Catalans are Spanish champions over the Merengues
O Barcelona is La Liga champion for the 29th time. The Catalan team didn’t need to try very hard to beat Real Madrid 2-0 this Sunday, the 10th, in the 35th round of the competition. The goals were scored by Rashford and Torres. As a result, the merengue club, which is vice-leader, can no longer achieve the traditional rival in the table. It is the first time that Barça is Spanish champion over Real.
On Barça’s side, there was an atmosphere of expectation and sadness. The coach’s father. However, despite the mourning, the leaders did not let themselves be shaken, quite the opposite. A draw was enough to lift the cup, but the team started brilliantly from the start and scored the first goal early to settle the score once and for all. This was the 55th consecutive La Liga match with Barça scoring at least one goal, regardless of the result.
On Real’s side, the defeat and the loss of the title to their main rival only crowned what was called by many as the . Without names like Mbappé, Rodrygo and Éder Militão injured, the Merengue club still had serious problems in the dressing room in recent days.
Valverde also did not play, due to a mix-up involving teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni, who took to the field as a starter. The situation between them evolved into physical aggression in the locker room. Tchouaméni attacked Valverde, who suffered a traumatic brain injury, had to be taken to the hospital and had stitches on his head.
With the ball rolling, the game started hot and Real’s nightmare soon emerged with Marcus Rashford causing headaches for the merengue defense. But, if it wasn’t because of the ball rolling, the Brit managed to open the scoring with a dead ball. In the 8th minute, he scored a beautiful shot from a free kick conceded by Ferrán Torres very close to Courtois’ area. The Belgian goalkeeper stretched out, but couldn’t do anything with his 2 meter height.
The situation didn’t get any easier for the Madrid team, quite the opposite. If in the first goal Ferrán Torres suffered the foul that led to Rashford’s goal, this time it was his turn to score. The Barça team put their rivals on the spot and, through a beautiful play with Dani Olmo inside the area, the number 7 saved his approximately 10 minutes after the first goal.
On the field, players from They looked like they didn’t understand anything. There were few, but some opportunities arose for the visitors. Gonzalo García had the visiting team’s best chance when he came face to face with Joan García, but ended up shooting wide. Vini Jr also almost scored, but Eric García put the ball in for a corner before the Brazilian star had the opportunity to finish inside the box.
The temperature remained hot, but Barça never showed weakness in giving Real space. Rashford almost added a third in the 38th minute, after a beautiful exchange of passes that started with the Barça goalkeeper. Courtois avoided the worst with his fingertips. During the corner kick, Olmo caught the ball poorly and, even with the goal open, threw the ball into the stands.
On the way back to the changing rooms, thefile between rivals was clearly different. Barcelona’s players took to the field smiling and talkative, while Real Madrid’s athletes were clearly quieter and apathetic.
The atmosphere heated up in the first five minutes after the confusion involving Dani Olmo and Asensio. Vini Jr. came to the defense of his teammate and confusion began. The referee managed to control the mood and handed out yellow cards. Taking away this moment of tension, Ferrán Torres didn’t take long to get Courtois back to work.
Delivered and weak collectively, Real Madrid needed individual plays to try to create any start of moves. Names like Vini Jr. and Jude Bellingham did not even have relevant participation. It was up to Brahim Díaz to create a few promising moves, but nothing very effective.
Bellingham scored after a corner kick, but, in addition to him, four other Real players were in irregular situations during the play. The referee briefly disallowed the goal. Merengue’s positioning only showed how weak the Madrid team’s sense of community was, as well as the players’ will on the field.
Calm and with the advantage on the scoreboard, Barça just managed until the final whistle. Shouts of “olé” were heard from the stands. Some Real players clearly gave up in the final minutes.
Vini Jr. still had an opportunity to cover Joan García, but the goalkeeper managed to avoid the Brazilian’s goal. Speaking of a player born in the country, Raphinha returned to acting after a month and a half. He suffered an injury during the Brazilian team’s friendly with France, on March 26.
