Inside Real Madrid's downward spiral into infighti...
Key takeaways
- By the time blue-and-red fireworks lit up the sky over the stadium and Barça's players lifted the trophy before a long night of partying, Madrid were already heading home.
- It was a night, and a season, to forget for Real Madrid.
- A 2-0 victory in the Clásico did not reflect Barcelona's dominance; the 14-point gap in the table tells a fuller story.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
By the time blue-and-red fireworks lit up the sky over the stadium and Barça's players lifted the trophy before a long night of partying, Madrid were already heading home.
It was a night, and a season, to forget for Real Madrid.
A 2-0 victory in the Clásico did not reflect Barcelona's dominance; the 14-point gap in the table tells a fuller story. With three games remaining, the end-of-season panorama could get even uglier for Los Blancos. Barça have 91 points and a 100-point total -- achieved just twice in history, by Madrid in 2011-12 and Barça the following season -- is within reach. There is also the potential for a record-breaking gap between the sides, eclipsing the 15-point margin by Barça in 2013.