Barcelona players' Whatsapp group flooded with joy after Real Madrid lost to Villareal
Barcelona squad’s Whatsapp group flooded with messages after the result, with players sharing emoticons to express their joy, while the most common message on the group was said to be “Brutal!”
On Saturday night, even though FC Barcelona were not in action, they took a step closer to winning the La Liga crown, thanks to some help from former manager Quique Setien as his Villarreal side defeated Real Madrid 2-3.
The result means that should Barcelona defeat Girona in their spare game on Monday night, the Catalans will open up an enormous 15-point lead over the current champions, who remain in second place.
Naturally, the news of Real Madrid’s loss was very well received in the Barcelona camp, with Javi Miguel of AS reporting that the players’ Whatsapp group exploded with joy and relief after learning that Villarreal had prevailed at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Indeed, the report states that the Barcelona squad’s Whatsapp group flooded with messages after the result, with players sharing emoticons to express their joy, while the most common message on the group was said to be “Brutal!”
Furthermore, Javi Miguel also reports that some Barcelona players even sent congratulatory messages to some of the Villarreal stars, with Pepe Reina and Dani Parejo among the recipients.
While the result gives Barcelona more room for breathing, they will likely view the match against Girona as a must-win now. Apart from being the Catalan derby, the contest could also hand them an unassailable lead in the La Liga title race, so there is no shortage of incentives.
Following the bitter 0-4 defeat in midweek at the hands of Real Madrid in Copa del Rey, Barcelona can end the week on a positive note.
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