Here is why Real Madrid won’t lift La Liga trophy after Granada match on weekend
Here is why Real Madrid won't lift La Liga trophy after Granada match on weekend
Real Madrid have enjoyedyetanother stellar season in European football as the Spanish giants are on course for yet another league and Champions League double. Last Saturday was a significant step towards the landmark after the Los Blancos secured their 36th La Liga title with a 3-0 win over Cadiz. However, the club has now confirmed that they won’t be lifting the La Liga title at the end of their next match against Granada in a fitting display of sportsmanship.
Real Madrid won’t lift La Liga title atGranada
While much of the eyes are on the Wednesday (May 8) evening fixture against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, the Los Blancos travel to Granada on Saturday for their latest La Liga clash. Having won La Liga after Girona’s win over Barcelona, Saturday will be the first time Real will come out on the field as official champions.Thisalso presents them the opportunity to lift the La Liga title in the backyard of Granadawhoare struggling with relegation.
Unlike English football, where the league championshipis presentedin the final home game of the season, inSpainthe trophy is presented in the club’s first official game after being crowned champions.
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However, with Granada likely to get relegated if they lose to Real, the record Spanish champions have decided against lifting the trophyand willinstead lift it in a private ceremony.Thiscomes after the Real board and players wanted to respect the emotions of Granada fans and the clubas a wholewhocould have an emotional outing on Saturday.
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The decision has been greeted with open arms by the Spanish football fraternitywithplenty of respect shown towards Real Madrid for their gesture.
On the horizon, Carlo Ancelotti and Co will now look to move their attentions to the ChampionsLeaguewhere they will face Bayern in the second leg. The tieis nicely poisedat 2-2 with the winner of the second league heading into the final of the ChampionsLeague wherethey will face Borussia Dortmund in the final.
