Real Madrid lose and Barcelona are 1 point off the La Liga title

Author: Vishwajit Savant and Serge Atrakhov

Real Sociedad – Real Madrid – 2:0

Real Madrid’s hopes of a La Liga title have all but disappeared after their defeat in San Sebastian. All Barcelona need to do is draw in the next round to win the title of Spain’s strongest team for the 27th time.

The Royal Club arrived at Sociedad without the injured Modric, as well as Benzema and Vinícius. It’s worth noting that Militão tried to score twice in the first half, but the goalkeeper saved them both, with the second attempt coming close to the post. Your compatriot. Brazilian Rodrigo, was yellow-carded in the 92nd minute.

Take Kubo put the hosts ahead in the 47th minute after a mistake by Eder Militão – 1-0. Dani Carvajal received two yellow cards in just eight minutes (from 53 to 61) and was sent off, leaving Real Madrid in the minority. In the 84th minute, Ander Barrenechea made it 2-0. By the way, the last time Sociedad beat Madrid was four years ago.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti criticized his team for their lack of verticality and encouraged them to improve things in the coming games. It seems that ‘Don Carlo’ is getting closer and closer to leaving Real Madrid and taking charge of the Brazilian national team, even though Real Madrid have yet to play in the Copa del Rey final against Osasuna and the Champions League semi-final against Manchester City.

Barcelona – Osasuna – 1:0

Osasuna defender Jorge Errando was shown a straight red card in the 26th minute. The visitors almost got the equalizer, but… if Lewandowski’s goal in the 80th minute was disallowed for offside, in the 85th minute the hosts scored according to the rules. De Jong played it to Alba, who shot left-footed – 1-0.

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said the victory was an important step for the club, which is struggling to break the deadlock. He added that the team deserved the win, despite a lack of efficiency in front of goal.

With five games to go, Barcelona are 14 points clear of Real Madrid. That means Barça only need to pick up one point to become champions.

Almeria – Elche – 2:1

In the battle of the relegation candidates, Almeria beat Elche at home to move up to 14th place. Brazilian Leo Baptistao put the hosts ahead in the 22nd minute. Embarba increased the score to 52. Ponce sweetened the defeat with a goal in the 90th minute, but that doesn’t matter much to Elche. The team is in last place and mathematically won’t be able to avoid relegation.