New Delhi: Former Spain mid-fielder Luis Garcia feels it will be an uphill task for Barcelona to retain the La Liga title as arch-rivals Real Madrid are unlikely to slip up.
Real Madrid are on the verge of clinching its first La Liga title in three season.
The Los Blancos are currently holding the top spot and a point ahead of Barcelona with a game in hand” I’m crossing my fingers that Barcelona grab the top spot, (but it seems) quite difficult because Real Madrid looks very strong, very solid.”
Garcia said during a La Liga virtual press conference.
“From Real Madrid’s perspective, yes (clear favourites to win the title) they are four points ahead which is a lot with only three (games) left. I don’t see them losing many games,” he added. Garcia, who spent one season at the Indian Super League side Atletico de Kolkata in 2014, said although Madrid have struggled since the return of football post the coronavirus- enforced break, they have been able to get the desired results.
“They struggled in a couple of games but they carried the momentum and got results. The key players have been Sergio Ramos and Benzema, from the back scoring goals,” Garcia said.
Meanwhile, Barcelona were dealt a blow after forward Antoine Griezmann suffered a muscle injury, ruling him out of the remainder of the La Liga campaign.
However, former Sevilla striker Frederic Kanoute, who is a LaLiga Ambassador alongside Garcia, feels the absence of Griezmann won’t affect the Blaugrana in their upcoming games. (PTI)
