🥐 Party in Barcelona, tension in Madrid... 5️⃣ stories to start Tuesday

🥐 Party in Barcelona, tension in Madrid... 5️⃣ stories to start Tuesday

This Tuesday, football gives us a day of emotional contrasts. While one city is painted in celebration, others weep over farewells or injuries that break the heart on the eve of this summer’s major World Cup event.

The headlines are shaped by the end of an era in several leagues and the nonstop noise around the dugouts. Below, we break down the five key points setting the sports agenda this Tuesday, from the champions’ victory parade to the drama of relegation.

Blue-and-claret ecstasy in the streets

Barcelona has turned into a cauldron of passion to celebrate the La Liga and Spanish Super Cup double. The players, aboard an open-top bus, rode through the city center surrounded by a huge crowd, confirming the unbreakable emotional bond between the squad and Camp Nou after years of rebuilding.

The José Mourinho enigma

The Portuguese coach has stirred the pot once again. After Benfica’s latest training session, Mourinho was blunt: "From Monday onward I’ll be able to talk about my future". On May 18, with the Portuguese league over, it will be revealed whether he renews his contract or begins the much-anticipated journey back to the Real Madrid bench.

Real Oviedo’s bitter farewell

The sporting tragedy was sealed at the Carlos Tartiere without the team even playing. Girona’s dramatic draw against Rayo Vallecano mathematically condemns . The Asturian side are the first team relegated this season, returning to the second tier just one year after their historic promotion.