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La Liga chief doesn’t want Barcelona to win league title vs Real Madrid in El Clasico – here’s why
With just five matches remaining until the end of the season, Real Madrid are staring at the possibility of handing Barcelona the La Liga title in the upcoming El Clasico at the Camp Nou.
It is a scenario that nobody at the Bernabeu wants, and it appears La Liga chief Javier Tebas shares similar sentiments, albeit for entirely different reasons.
Tebas on Barcelona winning league title
Speaking to the media at the ADESP annual gala, Tebas made his preference clear when asked about the title potentially being decided in the Clasico.
“I like leagues that are decided in the last league match. Therefore, I’d prefer it not to be in the Clasico, but well, it seems things are pointing that way, and if that’s the case, then whoever wins is welcome,” he said (h/t Diario SPORT).
For Tebas, the concern is purely a sporting one. He wants a title race that runs to the final matchday, which is simply better for the competition.
Tebas also weighed in on the broader picture of this season’s points tally, suggesting the gap between Barcelona and the rest has exposed underperformance elsewhere.
“Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid have lost a lot of points; they’re below their usual average. I don’t like La Liga with more than 90 points, and that’s the reality,” he added.
On the subject of Jose Mourinho’s potential return to the Real Madrid bench, the La Liga president was enthusiastic.
“Mourinho has been one of the greatest coaches in the world and is top-level; anything top-level in this competition, I like. Mourinho is always a show, a spectacle, and that’s good for La Liga,” he concluded.
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Chelsea, Liverpool ready to move for Real Madrid midfield target in January – report
Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on Alex Scott’s situation. The AFC Bournemouth midfielder has been impressing in the Premier League and recently made his debut for the England national team.
Given their need for a midfield reinforcement, Real Madrid are tracking the youngster as the Spanish giants believe he could provide a different profile to complement their existing options.
Chelsea, Liverpool ready to move in January
According to TEAMtalk (h/t Bernabeu Digital), Real Madrid intend to continue monitoring Scott throughout the season before deciding whether to make a move in next summer’s transfer window.
However, they could face competition from the Premier League, with Liverpool and Chelsea also tracking the 23-year-old.
Both Premier League clubs are preparing substantial offers for Scott ahead of the January transfer window.
Bournemouth have placed an €80 million valuation on the midfielder, although the club have no intention of selling him in January and would prefer to consider a departure next summer.
The Cherries are already looking at potential replacements and have identified Fer Lopez as a long-term successor.
Real Madrid prepared to wait until the summer
Real Madrid are already planning their recruitment strategy for next summer, monitoring several players before deciding which targets to pursue when the transfer window opens.
For now, the Merengues are not expected to make a move for Scott in January. Instead, they intend to continue assessing his performances and availability over the coming months.
If the Bournemouth midfielder becomes available from June onwards, the Spanish capital giants will then decide whether to make a formal approach.
Their preference to wait could leave the door open for Liverpool and Chelsea to move first, particularly if either club are prepared to meet Bournemouth’s valuation during the winter window.
In the meantime, Jose Mourinho & co. are also keeping an eye on other options to strengthen their midfield. In fact, recent reports suggest that an enquiry has been made for Napoli star Scott McTominay.
The Scotsman contract with the Serie A side expires in 2028 and with his club not offering a renewal so far, he could emerge as a serious option.
