What happened: Fabrizio Romano signaled Barcelona are on the verge of clinching the 2025-26 La Liga title, needing just one more step to confirm the crown. The post followed Barça's latest league result and invited fans to nominate a Man of the Match.

Why it matters: A title would cap a dominant campaign in which Barcelona has steadily extended its lead at the top of La Liga, including an 11-point cushion built on the Getafe win in late April. Closing out the league early frees Hansi Flick's side to manage minutes ahead of the run-in and shifts the focus to squad rotation and continental priorities.

What to watch: Watch Barcelona's next league fixture for a potential mathematical clincher and any rotation calls Flick makes with the title within reach. A Camp Nou celebration scenario becomes live if results elsewhere fall Barça's way this weekend.