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David Silva warns Real Madrid about Barcelona's title race dominance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 1:20 PM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

David Silva warns Real Madrid about Barcelona's title race dominance

Summary

In an interview with COPE, Spanish football legend David Silva expressed concern over Real Madrid's chances in the La Liga title race. Currently trailing Barcelona by six points, Silva remarked that if Barcelona maintains their high level of performance, it would be nearly impossible for Real Madrid to catch up. He acknowledged Barcelona's consistent excellence under their current coach, while also cautioning that Real Madrid should not be completely ruled out, given their history of resilience. This comes ahead of Real Madrid's upcoming match against Villarreal as club football resumes this weekend.

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By the Numbers

•David Silva comments on La Liga title race ahead of club matches resuming.
•Barcelona currently leads Real Madrid by six points in the standings.
•Silva highlights Barcelona's consistent performance as a significant challenge.
•Real Madrid has a history of bouncing back in tight title races.
•Real Madrid set to face Villarreal this weekend amid defensive challenges.

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1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Spanish legend issues stark warning to Real Madrid over title race: ‘If Barça continues like this, it’s impossible’

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