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Cancelo Fires Back: Jealousy Won’t Knock Barca’s Confidence

8 February 2026

Cancelo Fires Back: Jealousy Won’t Knock Barca’s Confidence
Cancelo's post after Barca's 3-0 win over Mallorca.

Post-match remarks

Cancelo subbed on vs Mallorca in 78th minute.

Portuguese star Joao Cancelo posted an Instagram message after Barcelona's 3-0 win over Mallorca on Saturday, in La Liga at Camp Nou, drawing attention to his teammates' performance and hinting at the team's evolving chemistry today.

He wrote: 'Many push themselves to reach our level, yet few understand the respect we maintain despite our youth. Some claim they dislike us or think we're fools, but they envy our clarity and humility.'

And added: 'Whoever acts true to themselves won't sweat to be warmly welcomed or to gain praise... they will die of envy because we don't care about anyone, nor rely on anyone in this team'.

And with the win over Mallorca, Barça moved to 58 points, top of La Liga, four points ahead of Real Madrid in second, before facing them with Valencia on Sunday in the same round.

Punchline: If jealousy burned calories, haters would be in peak shape.

Punchline 2: We don't chase glory—glory chases us, with a smile.

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Emma Amme

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Cancelo post after the match?

He posted on Instagram praising unity and humility, and noting that rivals envy their clear intentions.

What was the match result and Barca’s position in La Liga?

Barcelona won 3-0 against Mallorca and moved to 58 points, leading Real Madrid by four.

Where did this game take place and when did it occur?

The match was at Camp Nou in Barcelona, during La Liga’s round that weekend in early February 2026.