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Barcelona Extends LaLiga Lead as Real Madrid Narrowly Stays in Title Race

While Barcelona maintains a seven-point advantage, Real Madrid survives a scare against Celta to keep their slim hopes alive.

Vista general de la Avenida de Madrid antes de su reforma
Rares Fodorean en una acción del partido entre el Frigoríficos del Morrazo y el Torrelavega.
Imagen de los jugadores del Real Mallorca tras su último partido como visitantes ante el FC Barcelona en Montjuic.
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Overview

  • Barcelona overcame an early goal to defeat Valladolid 2-1, solidifying their seven-point lead in LaLiga ahead of the Champions League final.
  • Coach Hansi Flick made nine lineup changes for the match, drawing criticism for the team's disjointed first-half performance before key substitutions turned the game around.
  • Real Madrid edged Celta Vigo 3-2 after nearly squandering a 3-0 lead, with standout contributions from Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler.
  • Barcelona Femenino moved one step closer to the Liga F title with a 4-0 victory over Deportivo, but must wait for Real Madrid's result to confirm their championship.
  • A cable theft in Toledo disrupted high-speed rail services, affecting over 10,000 passengers, including the CD Leganés football team and comedy duo Los Morancos.