Real Madrid was crowned this Saturday in the League after defeating Espanyol de Barcelona 4-0 with four dates remaining. This is the league number 35 in history for the merengue team that received thousands of congratulations, even from the majority of the team, except only two.
Of all the teams that form part of the first division in Spain, Atlético de Madrid has not congratulated the meringues for the League. This prepares the controversy when Madrid visits the Wanda Metropolitano on the next day in which Simeone’s Atleti should make Real Madrid the champion’s corridor.
José María Giménez, one of the Atlético de Madrid captains, explained this Saturday, after the 2-0 defeat against Athletic Club, that he congratulated Real Madrid for the title achieved, “they deserve it”, but assured that the players of the rojiblanco team respect their fans “a lot” in reference to whether the team will make a hall of honor for the champion and their ‘eternal’ rival in the derby at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium.
“Congratulate Madrid for the title they have won, I really think they deserve it, but we respect our fans a lot“ , answered the Uruguayan central defender in statements to ‘Movistar’ when he was specifically asked about that corridor in next Sunday’s duel.
Osasuna was the other club that Nor did he post on his social networks congratulating Real Madrid after winning the title. Sevilla had not done so until this Sunday morning, a team that fought until the end of the season to try to win the Spanish championship .
FC Barcelona, a classic rival, congratulated Real Madrid on Twitter for which criticism and memes rained down on them although it was something they had predicted coach Xavi in statements before his match against Mallorca.
From FC Barcelona, we express our congratulations to Real Madrid for achieving their 35º League title.
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) April 30, 2022
“From FC Barcelona, we express our congratulations to Real Madrid for achieving their 35º League title”, expressed the Barcelona.
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