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Just one point.
Finally, some good news — Barcelona lost to Real Sociedad. Now, the gap is just one point. Loconté made a good point:
New coach. Barcelona just got beat and the gap is only one point.
What excuse is there not to leave their soul on the pitch every single game from here?
No CdR either.
Let’s see how they will react to this.
— Loconté (@Loconteee) January 18, 2026
We are only on two competitions and these players have nothing to complain about given Xabi is gone.
Endrick is doing well on Lyon.
He contributed in Lyon’s victory over Brest giving one assistance. It’s his first game for League One and the fans enjoyed his performance. He was the MOTM.
Endrick vs Brest, HT:
• 1 assist
• 4 shots, 2 on target
• 3 chances created
• 4/4 long balls completed
• 3 dribbles completed
• 5 duels won
• 2/2 tacklesSuperstar. ⭐️🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/tfw1QOjLyA
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) January 18, 2026
Endrick looks to be thriving at Lyon, playing on the right wing. Happy for him but equally frustrating given that’s the one spot in the RM XI that could use a left footed player of his caliber. The kid would have worked his socks off for Xabi Alonso. Another one of those bizarre…
— Matt (@MattW_MM) January 19, 2026
Brahim lost on AFCON final.
Morocco not only lost — Brahim was awarded a PK shot in the last minute of the game. He is being criticized by the way he shot it:
BRAHIM DIAZ ACABA DE BATER O PIOR PENALTI DA HISTÓRIA DO FUTEBOL NO ULTIMO LANCE DA COPA AFRICANA DE NAÇÕES pic.twitter.com/3jeNQ3Kp8M
— Kaique ᵉᶜᵇ 🏎 (@KaiqueBaiano_) January 18, 2026
So, he attempt to put a Panenka and missed the PK. The game went to extra time and Senegal won 1-0.

