×
Marc Marquez wins rain-affected Spanish MotoGP sprint  Reigning champion Marc Marquez triumphed in a chaotic and rain-lashed Spanish MotoGP flag-to-flag sprint on Saturday in Jerez.The Spanish Ducati rider, bidding for a record-equalling eighth world title, started on pole and recovered from a crash to finish ahead of teammate Francesco Bagnaia and Franco Morbidelli for his 17th sprint victory.Overall leader Marco Bezzecchi started poorly and later crashed out, failing to score any points, with Jorge Martin and Pedro Acosta, second and third overall, also not adding to their tallies.“The truth is that we had a lot of luck,” admitted Marc Marquez, who was able to take advantage of his crash to switch to a wet bike.The race started under grey clouds and rain began to fall three laps in, after Martin had already pulled out because of a technical problem with his Aprilia.Marc’s brother Alex, who won the Spanish MotoGP last year, had impressed on the dry on Friday and carried his good form in Jerez into the race by taking the lead on the seventh lap. The race started under grey clouds and rain began to fall three laps in,
                                                            | Photo Credit: 
                                Getty Images
                            

                            The race started under grey clouds and rain began to fall three laps in,
                                                            | Photo Credit: 
                                Getty Images
                                                    The rain increased in intensity and riders began to fall, with Toprak Razgatlioglu and Lorenzo Savadori colliding.Marc Marquez was next to tumble, but had the presence of mind to cut across the grass back to the pit lane and change bikes, while the other race leaders ploughed on. However, they too soon had to change bikes under the downpour.“We were lucky to crash on the last corner so that the bike didn’t stall, that’s when I could breathe, I waited for everyone to go past because the whole group was coming, and then I was able to go into the pits, change the bike,” explained Marc.Alex came to grief shortly after his older brother’s mishap and it was two-time world champion Bagnaia who took the lead.However, Marc overtook him with three laps remaining and went on to triumph.Victory took him up to fourth overall, 24 points off leader Bezzecchi ahead of Sunday’s main event.Published on Apr 25, 2026  #Marc #Marquez #wins #rainaffected #Spanish #MotoGP #sprint

Marc Marquez wins rain-affected Spanish MotoGP sprint

Reigning champion Marc Marquez triumphed in a chaotic and rain-lashed Spanish MotoGP flag-to-flag sprint on Saturday in Jerez.

The Spanish Ducati rider, bidding for a record-equalling eighth world title, started on pole and recovered from a crash to finish ahead of teammate Francesco Bagnaia and Franco Morbidelli for his 17th sprint victory.

Overall leader Marco Bezzecchi started poorly and later crashed out, failing to score any points, with Jorge Martin and Pedro Acosta, second and third overall, also not adding to their tallies.

“The truth is that we had a lot of luck,” admitted Marc Marquez, who was able to take advantage of his crash to switch to a wet bike.

The race started under grey clouds and rain began to fall three laps in, after Martin had already pulled out because of a technical problem with his Aprilia.

Marc’s brother Alex, who won the Spanish MotoGP last year, had impressed on the dry on Friday and carried his good form in Jerez into the race by taking the lead on the seventh lap.

Marc Marquez wins rain-affected Spanish MotoGP sprint  Reigning champion Marc Marquez triumphed in a chaotic and rain-lashed Spanish MotoGP flag-to-flag sprint on Saturday in Jerez.The Spanish Ducati rider, bidding for a record-equalling eighth world title, started on pole and recovered from a crash to finish ahead of teammate Francesco Bagnaia and Franco Morbidelli for his 17th sprint victory.Overall leader Marco Bezzecchi started poorly and later crashed out, failing to score any points, with Jorge Martin and Pedro Acosta, second and third overall, also not adding to their tallies.“The truth is that we had a lot of luck,” admitted Marc Marquez, who was able to take advantage of his crash to switch to a wet bike.The race started under grey clouds and rain began to fall three laps in, after Martin had already pulled out because of a technical problem with his Aprilia.Marc’s brother Alex, who won the Spanish MotoGP last year, had impressed on the dry on Friday and carried his good form in Jerez into the race by taking the lead on the seventh lap. The race started under grey clouds and rain began to fall three laps in,
                                                            | Photo Credit: 
                                Getty Images
                            

                            The race started under grey clouds and rain began to fall three laps in,
                                                            | Photo Credit: 
                                Getty Images
                                                    The rain increased in intensity and riders began to fall, with Toprak Razgatlioglu and Lorenzo Savadori colliding.Marc Marquez was next to tumble, but had the presence of mind to cut across the grass back to the pit lane and change bikes, while the other race leaders ploughed on. However, they too soon had to change bikes under the downpour.“We were lucky to crash on the last corner so that the bike didn’t stall, that’s when I could breathe, I waited for everyone to go past because the whole group was coming, and then I was able to go into the pits, change the bike,” explained Marc.Alex came to grief shortly after his older brother’s mishap and it was two-time world champion Bagnaia who took the lead.However, Marc overtook him with three laps remaining and went on to triumph.Victory took him up to fourth overall, 24 points off leader Bezzecchi ahead of Sunday’s main event.Published on Apr 25, 2026  #Marc #Marquez #wins #rainaffected #Spanish #MotoGP #sprint

The race started under grey clouds and rain began to fall three laps in, | Photo Credit: Getty Images

lightbox-info

The race started under grey clouds and rain began to fall three laps in, | Photo Credit: Getty Images

The rain increased in intensity and riders began to fall, with Toprak Razgatlioglu and Lorenzo Savadori colliding.

Marc Marquez was next to tumble, but had the presence of mind to cut across the grass back to the pit lane and change bikes, while the other race leaders ploughed on. However, they too soon had to change bikes under the downpour.

“We were lucky to crash on the last corner so that the bike didn’t stall, that’s when I could breathe, I waited for everyone to go past because the whole group was coming, and then I was able to go into the pits, change the bike,” explained Marc.

Alex came to grief shortly after his older brother’s mishap and it was two-time world champion Bagnaia who took the lead.

However, Marc overtook him with three laps remaining and went on to triumph.

Victory took him up to fourth overall, 24 points off leader Bezzecchi ahead of Sunday’s main event.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

#Marc #Marquez #wins #rainaffected #Spanish #MotoGP #sprint

Reigning champion Marc Marquez triumphed in a chaotic and rain-lashed Spanish MotoGP flag-to-flag sprint on Saturday in Jerez.

The Spanish Ducati rider, bidding for a record-equalling eighth world title, started on pole and recovered from a crash to finish ahead of teammate Francesco Bagnaia and Franco Morbidelli for his 17th sprint victory.

Overall leader Marco Bezzecchi started poorly and later crashed out, failing to score any points, with Jorge Martin and Pedro Acosta, second and third overall, also not adding to their tallies.

“The truth is that we had a lot of luck,” admitted Marc Marquez, who was able to take advantage of his crash to switch to a wet bike.

The race started under grey clouds and rain began to fall three laps in, after Martin had already pulled out because of a technical problem with his Aprilia.

Marc’s brother Alex, who won the Spanish MotoGP last year, had impressed on the dry on Friday and carried his good form in Jerez into the race by taking the lead on the seventh lap.

The race started under grey clouds and rain began to fall three laps in,
| Photo Credit:
Getty Images

lightbox-info

The race started under grey clouds and rain began to fall three laps in,
| Photo Credit:
Getty Images

The rain increased in intensity and riders began to fall, with Toprak Razgatlioglu and Lorenzo Savadori colliding.

Marc Marquez was next to tumble, but had the presence of mind to cut across the grass back to the pit lane and change bikes, while the other race leaders ploughed on. However, they too soon had to change bikes under the downpour.

“We were lucky to crash on the last corner so that the bike didn’t stall, that’s when I could breathe, I waited for everyone to go past because the whole group was coming, and then I was able to go into the pits, change the bike,” explained Marc.

Alex came to grief shortly after his older brother’s mishap and it was two-time world champion Bagnaia who took the lead.

However, Marc overtook him with three laps remaining and went on to triumph.

Victory took him up to fourth overall, 24 points off leader Bezzecchi ahead of Sunday’s main event.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

Source link
#Marc #Marquez #wins #rainaffected #Spanish #MotoGP #sprint

Previous post

Palantir Debuts Chic Chore Coat So the World Knows You’re One of the Baddies<img src="https://gizmodo.com/app/uploads/2026/04/palatnir-chore-coats-1280x853.jpg" /><br><div> <p>This week, Palantir announced the upcoming release of a new chore coat branded with the company’s logo. The company has been releasing gear since 2024, and this new coat is a great way to tell everyone what you stand for. Specifically, it communicates to everyone in your immediate vicinity that you <a href="https://www.aclu.org/news/privacy-technology/palantir-deportation-roundup">support ICE</a> and aren’t a big fan of <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/technology/trump-palantir-data-americans.html">civil liberties</a>.</p> <p>Palantir’s head of strategic engagement Eliano A. Younes tweeted the chore coat this week, which he says will be released on <a href="https://x.com/eliano/status/2046585486005748007">April 30</a>.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">the lightweight Palantir chore coat</p> <p>[04.30.2026 • 0930 AM EST] <a href="https://t.co/9K5fmu3bSs">pic.twitter.com/9K5fmu3bSs</a></p> <p>— Eliano A Younes (@eliano) <a href="https://twitter.com/eliano/status/2046585486005748007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2026</a></p></blockquote> <p>X users responded to Younes with the kind of comments that anyone might expect about Palantir, a company aligned with President Donald Trump and the most dystopian elements of our modern surveillance society.</p> <p><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3">“could it be operated remotely ? detonated? listening ? what’s the features list,” one user joked, while another asked if it had “built in surveillance trackers?”</span></p> <p>But Younes seemed genuinely offended by the most obvious jokes any reasonable person might be expected to make of Palantir, a defense contractor that prides itself in helping surveil and kill people <a href="https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/02/palantir-alex-karp-trump-private-prisons-profiteers/">around the world</a>. He responded with “<span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3">here for the shitposting but I need to see better from you. this is unoriginal and not funny,” and “not even remotely funny. try harder.”</span></p> <p>Even Palantir employees seem to be waking up to what the company stands for, according to a recent report from <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/palantir-employees-are-starting-to-wonder-if-theyre-the-bad-guys/">Wired</a>. When the U.S. launched a missile attack against an elementary school in Iran on Feb. 28 that killed about 175 people, mostly children, the employees reportedly started to question whether Palantir’s Maven technology had been used. Employees are also worried about the company’s lucrative <a href="https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/report-ice-using-palantir-tool-feeds-medicaid-data">contracts with ICE</a>, an organization that has been terrorizing American streets in particularly heinous ways.</p> <p>But Palantir seems intent on pushing out gear that allows like-minded people to wrap themselves in a horrifying, anti-American brand.</p> <p>“We want millions of people wearing Palantir merch around the world,” recently Younes told <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/palantir-tennis-merch">GQ</a>. Younes says he wants Palantir to be a lifestyle brand, telling GQ, “There are people out there wearing Palantir merchandise to signal their alignment with our mission, and that’s exactly what a lifestyle brand is.”</p> <p>That lifestyle, of course, isn’t something that decent people would be proud of. Palantir recently promoted a Reader’s Digest-style version of the book <em><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3"><span class="r-36ujnk">The Technological Republic</span></span></em>, co-authored by CEO Alex Karp, in a tweet. The book advocates for reinstatement of the draft, says the “<span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3"><span class="r-b88u0q">postwar neutering</span></span>” of Germany and Japan following the atrocities of World War II was an overcorrection, and criticizes the <a href="https://x.com/PalantirTech/status/2045574398573453312">concept of pluralism</a>.</p> <p>It’s not just the chore coat. The company also sell sweatshirts, t-shirts, and hats, among other items. One t-shirt Palantir sold in 2025 featured an image of Karp along with the word “<a href="https://store.palantir.com/collections/archive/products/karpism-tee">Dominate</a>.” That item is no longer available for purchase.</p> <p>Younes also suggested to GQ that its CEO was important for Palantir as a fashion brand: “A lot of the store’s designs are downstream of Dr. Karp and our chief technology officer Shyam Sankar’s personal style.” Younes wouldn’t say how many units the company is selling, but did claim, “store sales have increased 64% year-over-year and everything we’ve made has sold out, sometimes in minutes.”</p> <p>GQ asked about Palantir’s ICE contracts and the other “controversial” things it’s engaged in with the U.S. military, but Younes insisted the company is “not political,” whatever that’s supposed to  mean.</p> <p>As the Wall Street Journal recently <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/silicon-valley-founder-fashion-nvidia-huang-anduril-luckey-musk-tesla-palantir-karp-4d8b9339">pointed out</a>, Palantir is leaning hard into selling the “tech-boss-as-hero ethos,” that’s frankly pretty common in Silicon Valley these days. But even some fans of the company think the merchandising effort is embarrassing.</p> <p>“Unpopular opinion: all these merch posts are so ‘fan boy’ and extra cringe,” one user wrote in the Palantir subreddit about Karp’s <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/PLTR/comments/1nkq4bt/pltr_dominate_shirts_sold_out_wild/">Dominate shirt</a>. “Like the stock or don’t, believe in the company or don’t,…. But the incessant merch posts are weak sauce.”</p> <p>Others are fully bought in, with one user writing, “Definitely a collectors item for me, could be worth something one day.”</p> <p>Younes told GQ that Palantir is working on a tennis collection and something for the <a href="https://america250.org/">America 250</a> celebrations this summer. So if you’re a fan of techno-fascism, keep your eyes peeled. Whatever merch they’ve got planned for the rest of the year could be sold out in no time.</p> </div><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>#Palantir #Debuts #Chic #Chore #Coat #World #Youre #BaddiesPalantir

Next post

UFC Vegas 116 Best Bets: Full Card Picks, Props, and Betting Predictions | Deadspin.com <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-0 py-0 pb-4 undefined"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-1200/1777126108508" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-1200/1777126108508" alt="Dana White source: AP" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Dana White source: AP<!-- --> <!-- --> </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>After invasions of Miami and Winnipeg over the last couple of weeks, the Octagon is back at home base with UFC Vegas 116 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.</p><p>The main event of the April 25 card will feature former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling continuing his path toward a featherweight title shot, taking on rising contender Youssef Zalal.</p><p>After dropping the bantamweight title, Sterling moved up to featherweight in 2024, defeating Calvin Kattar in his division debut at UFC 300 before a loss to Movsar Evloev at UFC 310. Sterling last fought at UFC Shanghai last August, defeating Brian Ortega.</p><p>Zalal has won eight straight since the end of his first UFC run. He’s 5-0 since returning to the promotion in 2024, most r<a href="https://deadspin.com/ufcs-kevin-vallejos-is-the-real-deal-after-dominant-finish-of-josh-emmett/" target="_blank">ecently submitting Josh Emmett at UFC 320.</a></p><p>The co-main event of the evening will see Norma Dumont take on Joselyne Edwards. Dumont has won six straight and nine of her last 10 fights, most recently scoring a split decision over Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 110. Edwards, who takes this fight on short notice, has won four straight, coming into tonight off a submission of Nora Cornolle at UFC Houston in February.</p><p>The rest of the main card includes Rafa Garcia vs. Alexander Hernandez, Davey Grant vs. Adrian Luna Martinetti, Montel Jackson vs. Raoni Barcelos, and Marcus Buchecha vs. Ryan Spann.</p><h2 id="aljamain-sterling-vs-youssef-zalal" class=" uppercase break-words">ALJAMAIN STERLING VS YOUSSEF ZALAL</h2><p>This is going to be an interesting matchup because you have Sterling’s wrestling and his championship-level experience against Zalal, who has developed into a solid, well-rounded fighter. Sterling is going to be the toughest test for Zalal, and his skills mean it would be shocking if he managed to submit the former champion. Sterling is still a solid competitor, and he will look to control the action and push the pace against Zalal. This should be a fun fight that goes either way, but it won’t be shocking if this one goes the full 25 minutes.</p><p><strong>BET: Fight to go the distance (DraftKings, FanDuel, & BetMGM: -160)</strong></p> </section><p><span class="inline-block mr-3 uppercase shrink-0 font-bold">Our Current Best Offers</span></p><p>Channel debug: <span class="font-semibold text-gray-700">betting</span></p><br/><section id="section-3"> <h2 id="mayra-bueno-silva-vs-michelle-montague" class=" uppercase break-words">MAYRA BUENO SILVA VS MICHELLE MONTAGUE</h2><p>Personally, I was never the highest on Mayra Bueno Silva as she was coming up through the ranks, and things seem to have just gotten worse and worse since her 2023 win over Holly Holm was overturned. She’s got decent takedown defense and grappling, but it still leaves a lot to be desired. And now she’s on a bad losing skid as she takes on Michelle Montague in her second UFC bout.</p><p>Montague scored a win over Luana Carolina in her UFC debut in Australia this past September. She was a solid finisher in her days before the UFC, including her run with the PFL. She definitely has some upside; it’s just a matter if she’ll get the submission or a decision. We’re going to lean decision here only for the matter of experience. Bueno Silva has been hard to finish, and the opponents Montague faced prior to the UFC did not have the best records when facing them.</p><p><strong>BET: Montague via decision (FanDuel: +110)</strong></p> </section> <p><span class="inline-block mr-3 uppercase shrink-0 font-bold">Our Current Best Offers</span></p><p>Channel debug: <span class="font-semibold text-gray-700">betting</span></p><section id="section-5"> <h2 id="jackson-mcvey-vs-sedriques-dumas" class=" uppercase break-words">JACKSON MCVEY VS SEDRIQUES DUMAS</h2><p>Except for one fight from his amateur days, Jackson McVey has been “finish or be finished.” His first-round finish streak on the regional scene was fun and <a href="https://fightomic.com/jackson-mcvey-profile/" target="_blank">caught the attention of the UFC</a>. McVey, however, has been submitted by Brunno Ferreira and Zach Reese in his first two UFC bouts. Sedriques Dumas, a 2022 alumnus of Dana White’s Contender Series, hasn’t had a great deal of success either, entering this bout with a 3-4 (1 NC) Octagon record.</p><p>Dumas scored plenty of finishes prior to his UFC days, but we haven’t seen that play out in the Octagon. Still, the way McVey does things in his fights, it’s hard to imagine this one going a full 15 minutes.</p><p><strong>BET: McVey to win in rounds 1-2 (Caesars: -120)</strong></p> </section><p><span class="inline-block mr-3 uppercase shrink-0 font-bold">Our Current Best Offers</span></p><p>Channel debug: <span class="font-semibold text-gray-700">betting</span></p> </div> #UFC #Vegas #Bets #Full #Card #Picks #Props #Betting #Predictions #Deadspin.com

Deadspin | White Sox DFA catcher Reese McGuire, add Drew Romo from Triple-A  Apr 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago White Sox catcher Reese McGuire against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images   The Chicago White Sox selected the contract of Drew Romo from Triple-A Charlotte and designated fellow catcher Reese McGuire for assignment on Saturday.  Romo, 24, is hitting .298 with three doubles, four home runs, 11 RBIs and 11 runs in 17 games with Charlotte. The White Sox claimed the switch-hitter off waivers from the New York Mets on Jan. 8.  He has limited major league experience, appearing in 19 games over the past two seasons with the Colorado Rockies. He hit .167 (9-for-54) with no home runs and six RBIs but threw out 23.8 percent (5-21) of runners attempting to steal a base with the Rockies.  McGuire, 31, appeared in 11 games as a backup to Edgar Quero and hit .172 (5-of-29) with three RBIs.   Kyle Teel typically shares the job with Quero but has yet to play this season because of a hamstring injury suffered in the World Baseball Classic. As a rookie in 2025, he hit .273 with eight homers and 35 RBIs in 78 games — 61 of them at catcher.  The White Sox host the Washington Nationals on Saturday.  –Field Level Media   #Deadspin #White #Sox #DFA #catcher #Reese #McGuire #add #Drew #Romo #TripleAApr 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago White Sox catcher Reese McGuire against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Chicago White Sox selected the contract of Drew Romo from Triple-A Charlotte and designated fellow catcher Reese McGuire for assignment on Saturday.

Romo, 24, is hitting .298 with three doubles, four home runs, 11 RBIs and 11 runs in 17 games with Charlotte. The White Sox claimed the switch-hitter off waivers from the New York Mets on Jan. 8.

He has limited major league experience, appearing in 19 games over the past two seasons with the Colorado Rockies. He hit .167 (9-for-54) with no home runs and six RBIs but threw out 23.8 percent (5-21) of runners attempting to steal a base with the Rockies.


McGuire, 31, appeared in 11 games as a backup to Edgar Quero and hit .172 (5-of-29) with three RBIs.

Kyle Teel typically shares the job with Quero but has yet to play this season because of a hamstring injury suffered in the World Baseball Classic. As a rookie in 2025, he hit .273 with eight homers and 35 RBIs in 78 games — 61 of them at catcher.

The White Sox host the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #White #Sox #DFA #catcher #Reese #McGuire #add #Drew #Romo #TripleA">Deadspin | White Sox DFA catcher Reese McGuire, add Drew Romo from Triple-A  Apr 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago White Sox catcher Reese McGuire against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images   The Chicago White Sox selected the contract of Drew Romo from Triple-A Charlotte and designated fellow catcher Reese McGuire for assignment on Saturday.  Romo, 24, is hitting .298 with three doubles, four home runs, 11 RBIs and 11 runs in 17 games with Charlotte. The White Sox claimed the switch-hitter off waivers from the New York Mets on Jan. 8.  He has limited major league experience, appearing in 19 games over the past two seasons with the Colorado Rockies. He hit .167 (9-for-54) with no home runs and six RBIs but threw out 23.8 percent (5-21) of runners attempting to steal a base with the Rockies.  McGuire, 31, appeared in 11 games as a backup to Edgar Quero and hit .172 (5-of-29) with three RBIs.   Kyle Teel typically shares the job with Quero but has yet to play this season because of a hamstring injury suffered in the World Baseball Classic. As a rookie in 2025, he hit .273 with eight homers and 35 RBIs in 78 games — 61 of them at catcher.  The White Sox host the Washington Nationals on Saturday.  –Field Level Media   #Deadspin #White #Sox #DFA #catcher #Reese #McGuire #add #Drew #Romo #TripleA

Fermin Lopez and Marcus Rashford’s goals took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga 2025-26 title with a 2-0 win at Getafe on Saturday.

The defending champion moved 11 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, which drew at Real Betis on Friday to dent its hopes of finishing the season with a trophy.

Hansi Flick’s side can win its second consecutive Spanish title if it overcomes Osasuna next weekend and Real Madrid fails to beat Espanyol.

Barcelona was without vital injured wingers Lamine Yamal and Raphinha but still did enough to see off Jose Bordalas’s tricky side, sixth, in the Madrid suburbs.

“We were aware of what was going to happen here, we were going to have few chances, and I think we played well, competing well defensively and putting away the chances we had,” Lopez told Movistar.

“We know we’ve got a big advantage (in the title race) but even so, we can’t relax, I know it’s a cliche but it’s the truth,” he added.

ALSO READ | La Liga 2025-26: Real Madrid held to 1-1 draw by Betis

Getafe set out to disrupt Barcelona’s rhythm with small fouls and Barca struggled to create many clear opportunities.

Dani Olmo made the first with a neat dribble, speeding into Getafe territory, but pulled his shot wide of the far post. Eventually the host made the breakthrough just before half-time when Pedri played in Lopez.

Wearing a protective mask after hurting his face in a collision with Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Juan Musso during Barcelona’s Champions League quarterfinal elimination last week, Lopez stayed calm to slot home.

The midfielder imitated Yamal’s usual “304” celebration in tribute to the injured teenage star.

With Getafe needing to come out of its shell to find an equaliser, Barca had more opportunities after the break.

David Soria saved from Olmo after he met Jules Kounde’s cross, and then the French defender headed a Joao Cancelo ball narrowly off-target.

Martin Satriano threatened for the host before Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, secured Barcelona’s triumph.

Robert Lewandowski sent the England international charging through on goal, and he slipped a low effort past Soria to help Barca put one hand on the trophy.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

#Liga #Barcelona #brink #securing #title #beating #Getafe">La Liga 2025-26: Barcelona on brink of securing title after beating Getafe  Fermin Lopez and Marcus Rashford’s goals took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga 2025-26  title with a 2-0 win at Getafe on Saturday.The defending champion moved 11 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, which drew at Real Betis on Friday to dent its hopes of finishing the season with a trophy.Hansi Flick’s side can win its second consecutive Spanish title if it overcomes Osasuna next weekend and Real Madrid fails to beat Espanyol.Barcelona was without vital injured wingers Lamine Yamal and Raphinha but still did enough to see off Jose Bordalas’s tricky side, sixth, in the Madrid suburbs.“We were aware of what was going to happen here, we were going to have few chances, and I think we played well, competing well defensively and putting away the chances we had,” Lopez told        Movistar.“We know we’ve got a big advantage (in the title race) but even so, we can’t relax, I know it’s a cliche but it’s the truth,” he added.ALSO READ | La Liga 2025-26: Real Madrid held to 1-1 draw by BetisGetafe set out to disrupt Barcelona’s rhythm with small fouls and Barca struggled to create many clear opportunities.Dani Olmo made the first with a neat dribble, speeding into Getafe territory, but pulled his shot wide of the far post. Eventually the host made the breakthrough just before half-time when Pedri played in Lopez.Wearing a protective mask after hurting his face in a collision with Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Juan Musso during Barcelona’s Champions League quarterfinal elimination last week, Lopez stayed calm to slot home.The midfielder imitated Yamal’s usual “304” celebration in tribute to the injured teenage star.With Getafe needing to come out of its shell to find an equaliser, Barca had more opportunities after the break.David Soria saved from Olmo after he met Jules Kounde’s cross, and then the French defender headed a Joao Cancelo ball narrowly off-target.Martin Satriano threatened for the host before Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, secured Barcelona’s triumph.Robert Lewandowski sent the England international charging through on goal, and he slipped a low effort past Soria to help Barca put one hand on the trophy.Published on Apr 25, 2026  #Liga #Barcelona #brink #securing #title #beating #Getafe

La Liga 2025-26: Real Madrid held to 1-1 draw by Betis

Getafe set out to disrupt Barcelona’s rhythm with small fouls and Barca struggled to create many clear opportunities.

Dani Olmo made the first with a neat dribble, speeding into Getafe territory, but pulled his shot wide of the far post. Eventually the host made the breakthrough just before half-time when Pedri played in Lopez.

Wearing a protective mask after hurting his face in a collision with Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Juan Musso during Barcelona’s Champions League quarterfinal elimination last week, Lopez stayed calm to slot home.

The midfielder imitated Yamal’s usual “304” celebration in tribute to the injured teenage star.

With Getafe needing to come out of its shell to find an equaliser, Barca had more opportunities after the break.

David Soria saved from Olmo after he met Jules Kounde’s cross, and then the French defender headed a Joao Cancelo ball narrowly off-target.

Martin Satriano threatened for the host before Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, secured Barcelona’s triumph.

Robert Lewandowski sent the England international charging through on goal, and he slipped a low effort past Soria to help Barca put one hand on the trophy.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

#Liga #Barcelona #brink #securing #title #beating #Getafe">La Liga 2025-26: Barcelona on brink of securing title after beating Getafe

Fermin Lopez and Marcus Rashford’s goals took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga 2025-26 title with a 2-0 win at Getafe on Saturday.

The defending champion moved 11 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, which drew at Real Betis on Friday to dent its hopes of finishing the season with a trophy.

Hansi Flick’s side can win its second consecutive Spanish title if it overcomes Osasuna next weekend and Real Madrid fails to beat Espanyol.

Barcelona was without vital injured wingers Lamine Yamal and Raphinha but still did enough to see off Jose Bordalas’s tricky side, sixth, in the Madrid suburbs.

“We were aware of what was going to happen here, we were going to have few chances, and I think we played well, competing well defensively and putting away the chances we had,” Lopez told Movistar.

“We know we’ve got a big advantage (in the title race) but even so, we can’t relax, I know it’s a cliche but it’s the truth,” he added.

ALSO READ | La Liga 2025-26: Real Madrid held to 1-1 draw by Betis

Getafe set out to disrupt Barcelona’s rhythm with small fouls and Barca struggled to create many clear opportunities.

Dani Olmo made the first with a neat dribble, speeding into Getafe territory, but pulled his shot wide of the far post. Eventually the host made the breakthrough just before half-time when Pedri played in Lopez.

Wearing a protective mask after hurting his face in a collision with Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Juan Musso during Barcelona’s Champions League quarterfinal elimination last week, Lopez stayed calm to slot home.

The midfielder imitated Yamal’s usual “304” celebration in tribute to the injured teenage star.

With Getafe needing to come out of its shell to find an equaliser, Barca had more opportunities after the break.

David Soria saved from Olmo after he met Jules Kounde’s cross, and then the French defender headed a Joao Cancelo ball narrowly off-target.

Martin Satriano threatened for the host before Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, secured Barcelona’s triumph.

Robert Lewandowski sent the England international charging through on goal, and he slipped a low effort past Soria to help Barca put one hand on the trophy.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

#Liga #Barcelona #brink #securing #title #beating #Getafe

Post Comment