The Whites are having a good season; this week, the team made it to the Champions League semifinals by defeating Manchester City in a penalty shootout. The hero for the Madridistas was goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, who performed reliably during regular play and then saved two penalties in the shootout. Now they’ll have to face Bayern Munich, who haven’t been the most dangerous team this season, in the semifinals. Things are looking good in the league; Real Madrid leads by a margin of 8 points, ahead of Barcelona. Even a setback in El Cl?sico shouldn’t hinder their quest for the title. Of course, Real is determined to widen their lead over their main rival, as securing an early championship is on their agenda.
The Catalans won’t be delighting their fans with trophies this season. It’s hard to believe they can make up an 8-point deficit in seven matches. This week, the team was knocked out of the Champions League after winning 3-2 away at PSG but losing 1-4 at home. The game was disrupted by Araujo’s sending-off in the 29th minute, with Bar?a leading 1-0 at that point. In La Liga, the team is in second place, on a streak of four wins. In the last match, they managed to defeat Cadiz 1-0 away. Before the mentioned match with PSG, it seemed like the team was finally finding stability, but it was just an illusion. Barcelona needs changes, and it’s unclear who will be the head coach next season. A victory over their main competitor is needed, primarily for prestige.
