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Crucial match in LaLiga that may result in a new momentary leader of Spain. This is the pending match between Valencia and Real Madrid on date 12; this game had to be postponed until today, January 3, due to the meteorological phenomenon known as “DANA” that hit the region of Valencia at the end of October. Undoubtedly, this is an unbeatable opportunity for the “Galacticos” to raise their hand in search of the league title, since with 40 points in second place, they aspire to reach 43 units, surpassing Atletico Madrid, which remains first with 41 points. It is worth mentioning that “Atleti” still has one game in hand (18 games), so Real Madrid would be two points ahead with their 19 corresponding games, if they win their match against the “Murciélagos” of Valencia. The game is scheduled for today at 2 p.m. CST. Imagen portada: X (@realmadrid)

FC Barcelona faces the potential loss of Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor due to registration issues. In Olmo’s case, the club risks losing a €48 million investment because of a release clause. Olmo and Pau Víctor, Unregistered for LaLiga Barcelona’s year began with challenges, as unresolved legal issues from late 2024 escalated on January 1, 2025. Both Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor lost their registration with LaLiga, rendering them ineligible to play during the second half of the 2024-25 season. Dani Olmo: A Loss Beyond the Pitch The situation with the Euro-winning midfielder is especially concerning. Barcelona invested €48 million to acquire Olmo, but a release clause in his contract allows him to leave as a free agent. While Olmo has expressed his desire to remain with the club, failure to resolve this issue could force his departure, with Premier League clubs already showing interest in signing him for free. According to the Spanish Football Federation, Barcelona has until January 3 to restore the players’ registration. Despite this, the club has remained silent on the matter. Olmo attended training as usual on January 1, but his official status in LaLiga remains unresolved. To address the financial requirements for Olmo’s registration, Barcelona has expedited payments for the VIP suites at the new Spotify Camp Nou. The funds, gathered by January 3, aim to provide LaLiga with a financial guarantee. However, the case’s resolution depends on its legal interpretation. Pau Víctor’s Future Unlike Olmo, Pau Víctor is expected to remain with Barcelona but may not play in LaLiga until the issue is resolved. The club’s best option appears to be loaning him out for the remainder of the season. This complicated start to 2025 highlights Barcelona’s ongoing financial and regulatory challenges, raising questions about the club’s management and future.

Arsenal and Brentford kicked off the New Year with the first match of 2025, where the “Gunners” triumphed 1-3 and moved into second place in the Premier League. The Premier League didn’t pause for the New Year, delivering an exciting match between Brentford and Arsenal, marking the first game of 2025. Arsenal claimed a 1-3 victory, securing second place in England. Brentford Takes the Lead The match, held on January 1st at Gtech Community Stadium, started poorly for the visitors, as Brentford took the lead just 13 minutes into the game. Bryan Mbeumo received a pass from Mikkel Damsgaard, made a cut inside from the left flank, and fired a shot to the near post that beat goalkeeper David Raya, putting the Bees ahead 1-0. Gabriel Jesus Levels the Score After a few near-misses from both teams, including a goal-line clearance from Raya following a mistake where he lost control of the ball, the equalizer arrived in the 29th minute. In a fortunate sequence of rebounds, a loose ball in the penalty area was picked up by Yakubu Partey, who took a powerful shot. Although Raya saved the initial strike, he left the ball in the center of the area, where Gabriel Jesus, with a diving header, sent the ball into the net to level the score. Arsenal’s Quick Turnaround In the second half, Arsenal took the lead in the 50th minute from a corner kick. A poorly cleared ball by the Brentford goalkeeper allowed Mikel Merino to push the ball into the net after an initial shot hit a defender. Merino then fired the ball through a crowd of players in the small box to give Arsenal the lead. Just three minutes later, Gabriel Martinelli extended the lead to 1-3. In a play initiated by Ethan Nwaneri’s cross, Brentford’s defense failed to clear the ball properly, allowing Martinelli to control it with his right thigh before firing a powerful shot that left the goalkeeper stranded, sealing the first win of the year for Arsenal. With this victory, Arsenal began the year on the right foot, moving into second place in the Premier League with 39 points, surpassing Nottingham Forest with 37 points, and remaining 6 points behind league leaders Liverpool, who have 45 points.