Barcelona President Joan Laporta has signaled his delight on social media after Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Girona left the Catalans poised to move nine points clear at the top of La Liga.
Real Madrid’s stalemate against Girona has handed Barcelona a massive boost in the race for the Spanish title.
With a victory over Espanyol, Hansi Flick’s side can extend their lead to nine points with only seven matches remaining.
The significance of the result was marked by Joan Laporta’s advisor, Enric Masip, who shared a celebratory viral photo with the caption, “No words, friends!”
The increased domestic cushion provides Flick with crucial flexibility to rotate his squad ahead of a high-stakes European encounter.
Barcelona must overturn a 2-0 Champions League deficit against Atlético Madrid, and the league gap allows them to prioritize continental survival.
While Barcelona supporters celebrated the viral reaction, Real Madrid fans expressed frustration as their path to the trophy now requires a dramatic Catalan collapse.