Tebas Agrees with Laporta: ‘There’s More Than Enough League Left

Javier Tebas, the president of LaLiga, addressed the media today following an event organized by the Fundación Blanca, where he fielded questions on various topics. When asked about his views on the ongoing football season and whether there are still chances for Real Madrid not to clinch the championship, Tebas was unequivocal: “There’s plenty of league left; I’ve seen Madrid come back from a 10-point deficit. There are many matches remaining.” This sentiment echoes Joan Laporta’s optimistic outlook expressed after the Mobile World Congress, reinforcing the belief in his club’s championship prospects.

Another significant topic Tebas discussed was the highly anticipated signing of Kylian Mbappé by Real Madrid. The president believes that the Frenchman has already signed a contract with Real Madrid, giving it a 99.9% chance that Mbappé will play at the Bernabéu next season. According to Tebas, this move would be highly beneficial for LaLiga, bringing one of the world’s best players to the league. Alongside talents like Bellingham, Vinicius, Griezmann, and Lewandowski, it could make the Spanish league the domestic competition with the most star power globally.

In related news, the signings of Mbappé and Davies by Real Madrid contrast with the economic struggles of their traditional rival, FC Barcelona. Nevertheless, Tebas doesn’t attribute economic performance to sporting success, stating, “Football, fortunately, is not mathematical. Inequality is demonstrated on the field. If, at the beginning of the season, we had said Girona would be fighting for LaLiga, we would have thought it impossible.” Tebas also sees positive progression in the Barcelona team, emphasizing their talented young players and a promising future based on their recent performances.

The imminent arrival of Alphonso Davies at Real Madrid under Ancelotti’s management is increasingly likely, as confirmed by Javier Tebas. He commended Real Madrid’s financial management, stating, “They have excelled in economic management in recent years. I give Florentino and his director general a 10 in management and a 0 in influencing competitions.”

Finally, staying with Real Madrid, Tebas confirmed LaLiga’s involvement in Sevilla’s complaint against Real Madrid TV. He argued that the channel, as an official organ of the club, goes against the principles of fair play. “Criticism is fine, but constant mockery and superiority cannot be an argument,” Tebas added. Additionally, he respects Valencia’s decision to deny Netflix entry to the match against Real Madrid following the Vinicius controversy, confirming his participation in the documentary.