Foot Africa
·17 February 2026
FC Barcelona / Joan Laporta remains convinced: "We are going to win the championship"

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·17 February 2026

On the pitch of their Catalan neighbors, FC Barcelona suffered a frustrating defeat on Monday against Girona (2-1)—a setback that reignited debates around refereeing and further weakened the club's standing in La Liga. This latest slip sees the Blaugrana drop to second place in the table, as their title rivals take full advantage.
Nevertheless, in an already tense context and with club presidential elections looming, Joan Laporta refuses to give in to pessimism. Speaking out publicly, he aimed to reassure supporters and reaffirm his vision for the club.
"In five years, we've won three Cups, two League titles and three Super Cups. We've won the last three finals against Real Madrid. It's fantastic! That's why I'm convinced we are going to win the championship," he declared,
reaffirming his belief in a final comeback. Now, it's up to the team to see if this bold prediction will be fulfilled by season's end.
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