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As the current La Liga season drew to a close, arch-rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona experienced contrasting fortunes in their final matches. While Barcelona, already crowned champions, suffered a surprising home defeat to Villarreal, Real Madrid ended on a high with a dominant win over Sevilla.
Barcelona’s Disappointing Finish
At Camp Nou, Barcelona came under pressure early against Villarreal. The visitors took the lead in the 4th minute through Álex Baena. However, 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal equalized in the 38th minute. Just before halftime, Fermín López put Barcelona ahead 2–1.
Villarreal responded in the second half, with Santi Comesaña leveling the score. Despite several opportunities to reclaim the lead, Barcelona failed to convert their chances. In the 80th minute, Tajon Buchanan scored the winning goal for Villarreal, handing Barcelona a 3–2 defeat in front of their home fans.
Real Madrid’s Commanding Victory
Real Madrid, playing away at Sevilla, asserted dominance from the start. In the 11th minute, Sevilla’s Loïc Badé received a straight red card for a foul on Kylian Mbappé. Things worsened for the hosts in the second half as Isaac Romero was also sent off, reducing Sevilla to nine men.
Madrid capitalized on the numerical advantage. In the 75th minute, Mbappé scored with a low-driven shot to put his team ahead. Jude Bellingham sealed the victory in the 87th minute with a composed finish. Real Madrid walked away with a comfortable 2–0 win.
Final Thoughts
Real Madrid wrapped up their season with a confident win that will boost morale heading into the offseason. Barcelona, meanwhile, ended their campaign on a sour note with a home defeat—despite already securing the title, the performance raised concerns for the club’s future planning.
