What happened: Asked by Fabrizio Romano whether he would prefer to win La Liga tomorrow or in El Clásico next week, Barcelona forward Ferran Torres answered "Tomorrow! So we can celebrate early." The comment comes with Barcelona one win away from clinching the 2025-26 La Liga title, after a recent league result left them on the brink. A win in their next fixture would mathematically seal the championship before the high-stakes meeting with Real Madrid.

Why it matters: The quote underscores Barcelona's confidence and the urgency around closing out the title race, which has been led for weeks by a Barcelona side now one step from La Liga glory. Sealing the league before El Clásico would let Hansi Flick rotate or rest key players for the Madrid trip, while denying Real Madrid any chance of keeping the title race alive. It also frames El Clásico as a potential coronation rather than a decider.

What to watch: Watch Barcelona's next La Liga fixture, where a win would clinch the title and turn El Clásico into a celebration match. Expect lineup and rotation decisions from Flick depending on whether the title is wrapped up early.