BBVA, Sabadell diverge post-failed bid: BBVA digital push, Sabadell recovery

A year after BBVA's failed takeover of Sabadell, both banks are charting independent paths. BBVA is in a growth phase focused on digitalization, while Sabadell has adjusted operations and is recovering from the bid's trough. The strategic divergence signals a return to normal competition in Spanish banking, with implications for sector consolidation and market dynamics.