João Cancelo means titles! Ex-Benfica can make history | OneFootball

who will not be a Benfica signing for next season — is one step away from achieving an unprecedented feat in European football. The full-back, currently playing for Barcelona, could win LaLiga and complete a historic record never before achieved.

After the 2-0 win over Getafe and Real Madrid’s draw against Betis, Barcelona moved very close to the title. The team could be crowned champions as early as next weekend if they beat Osasuna and their rivals from the Spanish capital fail to win.

If that does not happen, everything could be decided in El Clásico, scheduled for May 10 at Camp Nou. Even so, the scenario most desired by the Catalans is to wrap things up as soon as possible. For João Cancelo, this title would have special meaning.

The former Benfica full-back has already been champion in Italy with Juventus (2018/19), won the Premier League three times with Manchester City (2021, 2022 and 2023), and claimed the Bundesliga with Bayern in 2023. If he secures the Spanish title, the former Eagles player will become the first footballer in history to win Europe’s four main leagues.

This season, playing for Barcelona, João Cancelo — valued at 9 million euros — has already made 18 official appearances for the Catalans: 11 in La Liga, four in the Champions League and three in the Copa del Rey. In the 1,144 minutes he has been on the pitch, the Portuguese player has recorded one goal and three assists.

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