La Liga chief doesn’t want Barcelona to win league title vs Real Madrid in El Clasico – here’s why
La Liga president Javier Tebas expressed his preference against Barcelona winning the league title during the El Clasico match against Real Madrid, favoring a title race that extends to the final matchday for greater sporting excitement. He criticized the current gap between Barcelona and other top teams, attributing it to underperformance by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Tebas also commented on Jose Mourinho's potential return to Real Madrid, praising him as a top-level coach who brings spectacle to the league. His stance reflects a focus on competitive balance and entertainment value in La Liga.
- ▪Javier Tebas prefers the La Liga title not be decided in the El Clasico, wanting the race to go to the final matchday.
- ▪Tebas believes Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have underperformed this season by losing an unusual number of points.
- ▪He stated he does not like La Liga seasons where the title-winning team accumulates over 90 points.
- ▪Tebas praised Jose Mourinho as a top-level coach and said his return would be good for the league's spectacle.
- ▪The comments were made during Tebas's appearance at the ADESP annual gala.
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