Joan Laporta secured another mandate as president of FC Barcelona after a commanding victory in the club's latest election, earning strong backing from members and promising "exciting years" ahead for the Spanish giants.
Real Madrid moved to a point behind Barcelona in LaLiga's standings with a game in hand after an emphatic 4-1 win over Elche at the Santiago Bernabeu.
LaLiga leaders Barcelona needed a moment of magic from Lamine Yamal to overcome to secure a 1-0 win over Athletic Club and protect their four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga standings.
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo will miss the rest of the season and the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury in Monday's 1-0 LaLiga defeat to Getafe CF.
Barcelona were eliminated from the Copa del Rey at the semi-final stage despite winning the second leg at Camp Nou, as Atletico Madrid progressed with a 4-3 aggregate victory.
Alvaro Arbeloa admitted responsibility for Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat to Getafe CF but insisted the La Liga title race was far from over after a frustrating Monday night at the Santiago Bernabeu.