Barça get a stay of execution.

My, how things can change in one day after thinking all hope was lost. Barça’s disappointing draw to Getafe basically killed whatever chance they had at the title. A day later, Atlético lost to Levante and Real Madrid had to fight back for a draw with Valencia. Suddenly, Barça went from being in the electric chair to getting a last ditch stay of execution from the governor. With two matches left, the Blaugrana can either finish as league champions or find themselves back in the electric chair again.

To say I was livid when Barça allowed Getafe to grab a last gasp equalizer would be putting it mildly. After that horrible result, I was asking for Tata Martino’s head for his inexplicable substitutions and was all in favor of assistants Jordi Roura and Rubi coaching the final two matches. Obviously it’s not going to happen. We’re stuck with the clueless coaching of Tata Martino for two more matches before we are thankfully spared of his inept coaching.

Following this crazy weekend, Atlético control their destiny. If they manage to get four points from their last four matches, then the league crown is theirs for the first time since 1995-1996 season. Of course, their final match is away to Barça at the Camp Nou. Now if Atletico stumble, Real Madrid are in the driver’s seat. However, Real Madrid have two difficult away match, Wednesday to Valladolid and this weekend to Celta Vigo coached by Barça legend Luis Enrique, before hosting Espanyol in their last game of the season. The irony is that if it’s still neck and neck, then Madridistas would have to cheer on Barça in the final league match of the season.

Barça’s outrageous season might see them still win this title. If Real Madrid slip up once more, then Barça need to defeat Elche this weekend and then defeat Atlético at the Camp Nou. So let the madness ensue and grab your antacids of choice because this will be tough to stomach. The problem is that Barça seem to be their own worst enemy so let’s hope this season ends on a good note for us frustrated Blaugrana faithful.