Real Madrid has already been crowned LaLiga champions, in another great season in which they can achieve a treble after winning the Spanish Super Cup and earning a spot in the Champions League final. With that settled, the race for second place officially begins.
The team of Míchel, with Brazilians Sávio and Yan Couto, currently occupies that position and has already historically secured a place in Europe’s most important tournament. One unit below is Xavi’s team, which is seeking to end a disappointing season in the best way possible.
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Barcelona, with Raphinha and Vitor Roque, fell to third place after losing 4-2 precisely against Girona in the last round and will receive Real Sociedad on Monday. They only need to win, as they are also low in the goal difference that would break the tie in case of a tie in points.
Girona, on the other hand, faces Alavés away on Friday. This opponent is not playing for anything, as they are in mid-table, far from the relegation zone and the European competition spots.
There are 12 points still in play, and the second place is not symbolic. The team that occupies that position will be able to play in the next edition of the Spanish Super Cup.
Atlético Madrid, with Brazilian Samuel Lino in the squad, is currently in fourth place and also has mathematical chances of being the runner-up. But that goal seems difficult: they are seven points behind Girona.
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Binge the first four episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story.
