Barcelona’s interim president on winning the league title vs Real Madrid: ‘The earlier, the better’

Barcelona’s interim president on winning the league title vs Real Madrid: ‘The earlier, the better’

Barcelona are closing in on the La Liga title and could mathematically secure it as soon as this week, with a Clasico against Real Madrid on the horizon that has fans dreaming of the most dramatic possible coronation.

Ahead of tonight’s clash against Osasuna, acting president Rafa Yuste spoke to the media and was asked directly about when and how he expects the title to be wrapped up.

He was cautious in his first response, though admitting excitement was hard to miss.

What Rafa Yuste said on Barcelona’s title triumph

When asked about when Barcelona would want to secure the league title, knowing there is a chance they can celebrate it in front of Real Madrid, Yuste said he wants to wrap it up soon.

“As soon as possible, as soon as possible. At that point, there’ll be no room for any doubt, and we can let our joy run free, but I always like to be extremely cautious — and so we’ll go match by match, as Flick himself says, step by step,” he said (h/t MARCA).

With many Barcelona fans openly hoping the title can be clinched against Real Madrid next week, Yuste was asked whether he shared that sentiment.