While relations between  Juan Lebrón and Alejandro Galán  Their relationship has probably never been so tense since their separation.  Paquito Navarro  However, he remains optimistic. In an interview given to  Brand The Sevillian believes that the two Spanish stars will be able to put their differences aside if the interests of the national team require it.

“People should be calm. If Lebrón and Galán have to play together in the World Cup final, I’m sure they’ll do it for Spain,” Paquito said.

A strong stance in light of recent events.

A relationship more strained than ever

In recent months, the rivalry between the two former world number ones has intensified even further. The latest episode took place during the  Valence P1 Where  Alejandro Galán refused to shake Juan Lebrón's hand  after their particularly tense semi-final.

The image has gone viral on social media and reignited the debate surrounding a relationship that still seems deeply damaged more than two years after their sporting separation.

With each confrontation, tensions resurface and give the impression that there are still unhealed wounds between the two men.

Galán vs Lebrón: a look back at a long-standing tension

They already did it at the 2024 World Cup

However, recent history shows that the impossible is sometimes possible.

During the  World Championship 2024 Just a few months after their separation, Lebrón and Galán surprised everyone by reforming their duo to defend the colors of Spain.

Despite existing tensions, the two players had agreed to put their heads down for the national jersey. Playing together in the final against Argentina, they had put up a tremendous fight against  Agustín Tapia and Federico Chingotto , before finally losing in three sets.

This interlude had proven that the two former partners were capable of putting their differences aside when the collective interest required it.

Will they do it a second time?

The question is now being raised again, just a few months before the next World Cup.

The context is different, however. The tension seems even greater today than in 2024, and each new duel between the two Spaniards further intensifies their rivalry.

For  Paquito Navarro There is no doubt: if the coach decides to field them together for a world final, they will be there.

It now remains to be seen whether  Lebrón and Galán will also be capable of making another effort for Spain The answer could well come at the next World Championship.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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