What did we learn from La Liga's Matchday 35?

Synopsis
FC Barcelona's thrilling victory over Real Madrid solidifies their title chase, while Real Madrid faces a crucial summer rebuild. As Atletico Madrid shines with Sorloth's brilliance, Sevilla grapples with relegation fears. Dive into the weekend's action and discover the pivotal moments that could shape La Liga's future.
Key Takeaways
- Barcelona's dominance is clear as they continue to outperform rivals.
- Real Madrid needs a major summer rebuild to compete.
- Sorloth's performance highlights Atletico's potential.
- Sevilla's struggles emphasize the competitive nature of the league.
- La Liga's title race and relegation battles remain intense.
Madrid, May 12 (NationPress) FC Barcelona's victory at home against Real Madrid brings the La Liga title to the brink of resolution, with only one more result needed to finalize it. Conversely, the situation at the bottom of the table remains uncertain.
As Barcelona solidifies its position, here are the key takeaways from this weekend's action in Spain:
1. Barcelona showcases dominance
Anyone who witnessed Barcelona's remarkable comeback from a 2-0 deficit to lead Real Madrid 4-2 by halftime can confidently say that Hansi Flick is leading the top team in Spain, as reported by Xinhua.
The players took control of the match, dominating possession and dismantling Real Madrid's makeshift defense, creating opportunity after opportunity. Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha, and Frenkie de Jong were all exceptional, while Inigo Martinez stood out defensively.
Barcelona netted four goals in just 25 minutes and has scored 16 times against Madrid this season, a testament to their dominance that could have seen even more goals. This performance solidifies their path to the title.
2. Real Madrid's rebuilding phase
While Barcelona prepares for celebrations, Real Madrid must gear up for a major overhaul this summer.
Carlo Ancelotti has been confirmed as the new coach for Brazil, with Xabi Alonso poised to take over. However, Sunday’s match indicated that the team requires several new signings to compete effectively with Barcelona.
A right-back, a central defender, and a left-back are all on the wishlist, but the most crucial addition must be a central midfielder. Toni Kroos’s departure last summer went unaddressed, and despite having top scorers like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid's defensive weaknesses have hampered their title hopes.
3. Sorloth shines for Atletico as Real Sociedad bids farewell to the season
Real Sociedad traveled to face Atletico Madrid on Saturday, hoping to secure a European spot for the next season. However, those aspirations were dashed within the first ten minutes as Atletico's Alexander Sorloth scored in the 7th, 10th, and 11th minutes, followed by a fourth goal before the half-hour mark.
Real Sociedad, who had attempted to sign Sorloth permanently two years ago after his successful loan, found themselves unable to cope with his pace and strength.
Despite attempts to elevate their game in the recent derby against Athletic Bilbao, with coach Imanol departing at the season's end, it appears the players are aware they have little left to fight for.
4. Sevilla's struggles
Sevilla remains entrenched in a relegation battle, suffering a 3-2 defeat against Celta Vigo that underscores the team's current lack of spirit.
Veteran Joaquin Caparros took over as coach for Garcia Pimienta just four games from the end but has yet to ignite a response from the squad.
Saturday's loss was particularly painful as they faced a rival who played the entire second half with ten men yet still managed to score twice and claim all three points. Frustrated, Sevilla fans attempted to storm the club's training ground upon the players’ return from Vigo.
Sevilla will face Las Palmas midweek in a crucial relegation clash, but they appear to be in dire condition.