Real Madrid’s victory in the Intercontinental Cup was a significant achievement, but despite this success, they will not be able to complete a historic Sextuple.
The Spanish giants, under Carlo Ancelotti, had already won the Spanish Super Cup, La Liga, Champions League, European Super Cup, and the Intercontinental Cup in the same calendar year.
However, their failure to win the Copa del Rey meant they fell short of matching the feat of Barcelona and Bayern Munich, both of whom have managed to secure all six trophies in one year.
Barcelona’s dig
The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid has been further ignited by a recent post from FC Barcelona, published just a day after Real Madrid’s triumph in Doha.
The post celebrated 15 years since Barcelona’s remarkable sextuple in 2009, a moment in football history that remains unmatched to this day.
The post included a message about the six titles won that year, sparking a wave of reactions, particularly from Barcelona fans, who took the opportunity to remind their rivals of what they had achieved.
The unforgettable year
It must be noted that the year 2009 is deeply etched in the history of FC Barcelona and world football.
Under the leadership of Pep Guardiola, Barcelona reached unprecedented heights, not only achieving a level of footballing brilliance that was unmatched at the time but also making history by winning the Sextuple.
This feat, which remains a landmark in the club’s legacy, was eventually matched by Bayern Munich in 2020 under Hansi Flick.
That year, Barcelona did not just win; they mesmerised the world. Guardiola’s tactical approach, known for its emphasis on positional play, elevated the team to an art form.
It was a time when the talent nurtured at La Masia was on full display, showcasing the club’s unique ability to blend homegrown talent with world-class performance, something that remains difficult for any club to replicate.