On October 26, Real Madrid managed to beat Barcelona 2-1 in the Classic. An important victory because it placed the white team as the leader, with an already considerable difference of five points. They were other times. So, Xabi Alonso was on the bench merengue and came out stronger after that victory against Barcelona. And with Mbappé unleashed thanks to an excellent scoring streak: 11 goals in 10 games.
On the other hand, in Barcelona everything was doubts. Flick’s team had lost steam. The loss for the whites was their second defeat in the League, they had previously lost against Sevilla, and in the Champions League they had also made life difficult for themselves by losing at home against PSG. The equipment didn’t quite work, with a defense that conceded more goals than expected and with physical problems in important players like Gavi, Raphinha or Lewandowski.
Bellingham goal (2-1) in Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
radical change
The result of that first Classic changed the lives of everyone. From that moment on, Real Madrid was no longer the same. He was not able to keep up with the Catalans and gave up ground. Lots of land. Problems arose in the white team and Xabi Alonso lost the confidence of the president, who ended up dismissing him. Arbeloa’s solution did not work and, except for a couple of good games, the team was declining. First they lost the Cup in Albacete and, later, the Super Cup against Barça themselves.
Goal by Lamine Yamal (0-1) in Atlético de Madrid 1-2 FC Barcelona
Eloquent numbers
And in the League, the decline was evident. The numbers say it all. Since the victory in the October Classic, Real Madrid has added 47 points, while Barcelona got 63. An enormous difference that, among many other things, can be explained by the scoring efficiency of both teams. The whites scored 46 goals, while Flick’s team added 63. After the elimination in the Champions League and with the League virtually lost, the enormous problems of the Merengue dressing room have come to light, including several internal fights.
Barcelona 1-0 Celta de Vigo Match summary
League in your pocket
Meanwhile, at Barcelona everything has been different. His career in the League has been impeccable. Just after the defeat against Madrid, the Barça team had nine consecutive victories. In fact, since then he has added 63 of the 69 possible points, which allows him to caress the title and aspire to the record of 100 points in a season.
Constant rhythm
Although they lost the Cup and the Champions League along the way, eliminated in both competitions by Atlético de Madrid, their great streak in the League, together with the Super Cup title they have already won, means a good season for the Blaugranas. Oblivious to all the problems that are being experienced in the white house, the Barça team has been able to maintain the rhythm with great regularity. At this moment, they have accumulated ten consecutive games in the League, getting the three points.
