🗞️ Griezmann, Mourinho, Lewandowski... a mix on Sunday’s back pages | OneFootball

The sports press this Sunday, May 17, 2026, arrives packed with high emotions, drastic decisions, and historic milestones in Spanish football.

The announcement of Robert Lewandowski’s departure from FC Barcelona, Antoine Griezmann’s last dance at the Metropolitano, and the dugouts in Madrid and Barcelona in full turmoil dominate all the front pages of the day.

Earthquake in Madrid: Is Mourinho coming back?

The latest in Madrid revolves around the benches and internal tensions, with front pages pointing to a radical change of era at Real Madrid.

AS hits with a striking headline: "GOODBYE BENFICA, HELLO MADRID", accompanied by an image of José Mourinho. The newspaper claims that the club has already agreed the return of the Portuguese coach, whose signing will be announced after the electoral process. Arbeloa has already publicly praised the Portuguese, calling him "number 1".

Emotion and nostalgia: Griezmann’s last dance

For its part, MARCA chooses as its main image Antoine Griezmann celebrating in the red-and-white shirt under the slogan "ALL THE BEST". The Frenchman, Atlético de Madrid’s all-time top scorer, will say goodbye to his fans today at the Metropolitano in the match against Girona.

The farewell of a legend: Lewandowski leaves Camp Nou

The weekend’s bombshell leads the main Catalan newspapers unanimously. After four impeccable years with the blaugrana side, the Polish striker has officially announced his departure.

SPORT headlines it bluntly: "LEWANDOWSKI IS LEAVING". It highlights that the striker will say goodbye to the fans today in the match against Real Betis at 9:15 p.m. at Spotify Camp Nou.

Mundo Deportivo devotes its entire front page to the Pole with an emotional "THANK YOU, ROBERT". The newspaper reviews his spectacular legacy: four impeccable seasons, three league titles, and 119 goals that fueled the club’s footballing resurgence.

5. The fight for survival in the top flight and a historic promotion

The unified LaLiga matchday at 7:00 p.m. promises absolute drama at the bottom of the table, while the second tier is already celebrating its new member.

Superdeporte goes with the drama of Valencia’s survival battle with a savage "WIN OR DIE". The newspaper analyzes the maximum tension for Levante, Elche, and Valencia, who are playing for their future in the top division in ninety minutes not suitable for the faint-hearted.

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