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Carlo Ancelotti Admits Barcelona Deserve LaLiga Title After Beautiful Football Domination. |
“Yo, give credit where credit’s due,” that’s basically what Carlo Ancelotti had to say when asked about Barcelona's LaLiga domination this season. The Real Madrid boss, who’s known for being cool, calm, and classy, didn’t hold back when it came to giving props to his biggest rivals.
Yeah, you read that right—Barcelona officially clinched their 28th LaLiga title after beating Espanyol 2-0. And Ancelotti? He straight-up said they deserve it, mainly because of their consistent, stylish, and honestly, kinda beautiful football all season long under Hansi Flick.
Let’s be real here: Madrid fans probably didn’t wanna hear that. Especially since Real Madrid themselves managed to beat Mallorca just a day earlier, delaying the inevitable title celebration by like, 24 hours. But it wasn’t enough. Barca pulled away, and now they sit seven points clear of Los Blancos, with only two games left to play. That’s it. Game over.
"Barça Played Beautiful Football" – Ancelotti’s Respectful Take
Speaking before Madrid’s upcoming clash against Sevilla, Ancelotti didn’t throw shade or blame the refs. Instead, he gave Flick’s side full credit.
“Barcelona did a great job,” he told the media. “They were more consistent in the league and played beautiful football. They absolutely deserved this title. Next season? That’ll be a different story.”
And hey, he might be right. Madrid fans will be hoping that “different story” includes them lifting the trophy again. But for now? It’s Barça’s time.
Let’s Talk Numbers – The Stats Don’t Lie
Barcelona has been on another level this season. Across 36 LaLiga games, they racked up a wild 97 goals, that’s 23 more than what Real Madrid managed.
Oh, and here’s the kicker: Barca beat Madrid four times this season across all competitions. Ouch. Copa del Rey? Barça wins. Spanish Super Cup? Barça again. LaLiga Clásico matches? You guessed it—Barça owned those too.
This season was a clean sweep by the Blaugrana, and it hurts even more for Madridistas knowing that their team couldn’t really put up a solid fight until the end.
Injuries Took Their Toll on Madrid
Let’s cut Ancelotti and the squad some slack, though. Injuries were a major issue this season, and the Italian manager made that crystal clear.
“There have been too many injuries to very important players,” he said. “It hurt us. These players have always believed, even when no one else did. I’ll never criticize them—they’ve given me so much joy over the years.”
You can tell how much he respects his squad, even when the results didn’t go their way. It’s not about pointing fingers; it’s about understanding the grind.
The End of an Era? Ancelotti Set for Brazil Move
Now here’s where things get really interesting. This was Ancelotti’s final season at the Santiago Bernabéu—at least for now. After two stints, six years in total, and a whopping 15 trophies, he’s leaving Madrid as the club’s most successful coach ever in terms of silverware.
Not bad, right?
Next up for him? Coaching the Brazilian national team—yup, the five-time World Cup champs. That’s not just a new chapter, that’s a whole new book.
“I wanted to enjoy this season fighting for the league until the last day,” he admitted. “That didn’t happen, but I’m still enjoying it. Now it’s time to prep for the next challenge.”
One Last Dance at the Pizjuán
Madrid will be heading to Sevilla’s home turf—Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán—for one of Ancelotti’s final LaLiga matches. And history’s actually on their side.
Did you know? Madrid hasn’t lost any of their last 12 away league games against Sevilla. That’s four wins and one draw in that run. Compared to the 11 losses they suffered in the previous 16 visits, that’s a major turnaround.
And Ancelotti’s personal record against Sevilla? Pretty impressive—9 wins in 11 LaLiga matches. He’s only beaten Celta Vigo and Getafe more times.
So yeah, Sunday’s match might not be for a title, but it’s still a big one emotionally. A proper send-off for Don Carlo.
Real Madrid’s Only Hope? Club World Cup
With the LaLiga, Copa del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup out of reach—thanks, Barça—Madrid only has one shot at silverware left this year: the FIFA Club World Cup.
Not the biggest prize, sure, but it’s something. And if you’re a Madridista, you take whatever you can get at this point. Especially if it means ending the season on a high before the squad resets under a new coach next year.
What’s Next for Madrid?
Now that Barcelona’s officially LaLiga champs, Madrid’s mission is clear: finish the season strong, regroup, and prepare for a big summer transfer window and the arrival of a new manager.
Rumors have been flying about who might take the reins next, but nothing’s confirmed yet. What we do know is that the expectations will be sky-high, as always.
Madrid doesn’t do rebuilds—they reload.
Sure, the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona is one of the fiercest in all of football. But when one side completely outshines the other, it takes class to acknowledge it.
And that’s exactly what Ancelotti did.
By admitting that Barça played beautiful, consistent football and were the rightful champions, he showed why he’s so respected—not just in Spain, but around the world.
Madrid fans might not love hearing it. But deep down, they know it’s true.