Can Madrid Challenge Barca for LALIGA Title?
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Can Real Madrid challenge Barcelona for the La Liga title?
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Hello and welcome into the latest edition of ESPN FC. Kay Murray, Shakir Hyslop and Stevie Nicholl here in the studio. We will continue the conversation on what we saw in El Derby in the show with Real Madrid beating Atleti in the most recent meeting between the two sides. And it's Vinny Jr. who's stolen the headlines today as saying, Viva El Derby, Viva La Liga, basically long live the derby, the league is alive. And also Marca going with Vinny keeps the pressure on. Yes, he certainly does because there is still a Clásico to be played in May between these two sides. And after the international break, we'll be seeing Barcelona take on Atleti as well. But lots to look back on in this game.
The crosstown rivals face each other, Real Football Royalty of course and Atletico who like nothing better than snarling the defiance at Spanish football elite. In his first Madrid derby, Adam Ola-Lukman strikes and stuns Real Madrid. He's given a penalty. He's given him a gift. Perfectly struck and that changes the mood instantly. And it's 2-1 to Real Madrid. They've turned it round in the blink of an eye really. And here's Molina who scored from out here, and he's done it again! Last week against Etape, this week against Real Madrid! It's an absolute cork-up! And suddenly Atletico Madrid are level! Brilliantly done! Real Madrid back in front again! Is it excessive force endangering an opponent? No. That's the criteria.
Oh, what a pass that they left to Julián, he hit him with the spider. Oh, off the inside of the post. What a hit. And Real Madrid get the three points that lifts them to within four points of Barcelona.
Yes, the title race is on. There's a four-point gap at the top of the table still with, as mentioned, the two still to face each other in May in the next Clásico. And Barcelona is still Atleti to face after the international break. It's getting tight. It's getting exciting. Alex Kirkland is joining us now, our Madrid correspondent. Alex, you were there yesterday. We've heard from so many who were. Not you just yet. What's your biggest takeaway from the latest meeting between the two?
Yeah, I mean, overall, an absolutely brilliant game. So much fun. Really good advert for the league. In terms of the takeaways, I think it's a really significant result for Real Madrid and for Álvaro Arbelar in terms of cementing his credentials as coach beyond the end of this season. I think it keeps Real Madrid in the title race, as you say. I think any other result, you wouldn't rule them out, but it makes it a lot more difficult if it's more than a four-point gap with Barcelona. In terms of Atletico Madrid... it doesn't frankly mean as much to them as it did, as the victory did to Real Madrid, because Atletico weren't in the title race. Already, they're in the top four. They're going to qualify for the Champions League.
Their focus is elsewhere in terms of the Copa del Rey final and the Champions League as well. But for Real Madrid, I think a really big deal. And the latest step, like I say, in making us or giving us the impression that OK, now Arbeloa is starting to build something and he's got some of the key players on board and it's working. There's a long way to go. They are not the finished article yet and there are some big tests to come. But it's another significant, I think, hurdle that they've overcome here.
Is that what you're seeing in the press then, Alex? We just showed the headlines. Obviously, we're seeing Vinny Jr. on the front pages.
What impact do injuries have on Real Madrid's title race?
What is the reaction from the Madrid press, who are obviously so demanding when it comes to their coaches? How are they seeing this latest win?
Yeah, excited. And also, I think it's a big turnaround because, look, it's not long ago, just a couple of weeks ago, remember, Arbeloa was under big pressure, you know, in the media.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
Can Real Madrid challenge Barcelona for the La Liga title?
0:00–4:23
2
What impact do injuries have on Real Madrid's title race?
4:23–6:43
3
How did Manchester City perform against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final?
6:43–7:35
4
What went wrong for Kepa in the Carabao Cup final?
7:35–8:06
5
How did Liverpool's loss to Brighton affect their season?
8:06–8:53
6
What does Spurs' relegation battle mean for the team?
8:53–12:23
7
What are the implications of the upcoming El Clasico?
12:23–17:09
8
How do upcoming matches impact the title race in La Liga?
17:09–1:03:37
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