Laporta Parties at Luz de Gas, Flick Extension 'Simple' & Bastoni Summit – May 11, 2026
Barcelona celebrates back-to-back Liga titles with Laporta spotted singing at nightclub, while Flick's contract extension looks imminent and Bastoni talks heat up.
Laporta Lets Loose After Liga Glory
Joan Laporta wasn't hiding his joy after Sunday's Clásico triumph. Video footage emerged of the Barcelona president, cigar in hand, belting out songs at Luz de Gas nightclub following the Liga title celebration. Historic? Perhaps. Surprising? Not if you know Laporta.
The celebrations came after Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres sealed a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Spotify Camp Nou, confirming Barça's second consecutive league crown with three matches still to play. Rashford's stunner and Torres' clinical finish put the exclamation point on what's been a dominant campaign under Hansi Flick.
The win was bittersweet for Flick, whose father passed away in the early hours before the match. His emotional post-game comments reflected the difficulty of managing such personal grief while achieving professional triumph. "It was a tough day," he admitted, and you could see it written across his face even amid the celebrations.
Flick's Future Secured
Rafa Yuste wasted no time addressing what's on every culé's mind: keeping Flick at the club. Speaking on Catalunya Ràdio just hours after clinching the title, the vice president declared that extending Flick's contract through 2028 "will be simple."
Yuste also took a moment to acknowledge the contributions of Ronald Koeman and Xavi Hernández, whose groundwork helped build this squad. Classy move, that. Flick has transformed Barcelona's style while maintaining the DNA – quicker transitions, aggressive pressing, and a defensive solidity we haven't seen in years.
The German has now won two Liga titles in two seasons at the club. Only Guardiola had a better start, though Cruyff still holds the record for most league championships as Barcelona manager.
Bastoni Talks Enter Final Phase
Alessandro Bastoni remains the priority defensive target. Despite recent reports suggesting Barcelona's interest had cooled, sources confirm the Inter defender is still top of the shopping list for next season.
Final meetings are scheduled to determine whether a deal can be struck with the Italian giants. The 27-year-old left-footed centre-back fits perfectly into Flick's system, offering the kind of ball-playing ability and defensive nous that could take this backline to another level.
Victory Parade Through Barcelona
Today's rúa will see the team parade through Barcelona's streets, celebrating with supporters who've waited for this dominance to return. The route winds through the city, though fans should note that Plaça Catalunya's Font de Canaletes remains under construction. That didn't stop Marc Casadó and Alejandro Balde from celebrating there anyway, dancing between traffic cones with supporters chanting "¡Con mi gente!"
Szczesny, ever the joker, claimed he's set a Guinness World Record for most trophies won after retirement. "I already have five and I'd like to reach nine," the Polish keeper quipped. Fair play – the man came back from retirement and now has more medals than matches played.
Cancelo also made history, becoming the first player ever to win Serie A, Bundesliga, Premier League, and LaLiga titles. Not bad for a full-back who some doubted would fit Flick's system.
