"Each was eliminated last week at a humiliating and financially damaging stage of the UEFA Champions League. Each unforgivably lost the key home leg of their quarterfinal, and then knocked out after hauling themselves back into a position to win."
"Atlético Madrid and Bayern Munich have actually handed big favors to Madrid and Barça; inflicting pain and embarrassment to leave forensically clear where their Achilles' heels are located and what needs to be solved."
"With seven matchdays, including a Clásico at Camp Nou remaining, Hansi Flick's Barcelona have a nine-point lead and are well placed to achieve something Madrid have only managed once in the past 36 years: retain their title."
Barcelona and Real Madrid return to LaLiga after being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League, facing the need to address their deficiencies. Atlético Madrid and Bayern Munich's victories exposed weaknesses in both teams. Despite the entertainment value of these matches, neither team can convert that into trophies. LaLiga resumes with Madrid hosting Alavés and Barcelona facing Celta Vigo. Barcelona holds a nine-point lead, aiming to retain their title, a feat Madrid has achieved only once in 36 years.
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