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“As long as I win they are unable to say a word,” the young star once stated, but on this occasion he came up short and opponents were coming for him. Comments were made he spoke too much; they replied that, indeed, they were going to meet him outside; the message was words mean little. This included only the players: further remarks from the preachers in media platforms, individuals who never lose.

Just before the clásico, young Lamine Yamal who claims he left fear behind in his hometown implied that the Madrid side benefit from decisions and complain, according to reports. He also provided a reminder that on his previous visit he had been Madrid’s home ground – a kid with blaugrana braces, a glint in his gaze and his shooting ability was unexpected he possessed – he beat them 4-0. But that was then and the present differed. Moreover, an adult currently, precisely twelve months later, he was beaten back. It was clear, they told him so.

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When the final whistle sounded on an intense, intense 262nd Madrid-Barca match that felt a little like past encounters, Lamine Yamal approached towards Dani Carvajal, hand out. Instead of taking it, Madrid’s captain did the classic jibber-jabber gesture. It had been challenging following with everything that happened in the 105 minutes that preceded it, a match of 38 shots, multiple scores scored and additional efforts ruled out; at that moment it became impossible.

All at once appeared players all around, racing in and out of sight and converging, security separating people away from each other. Amidst the scuffle, Thibaut Courtois took up the invitation to continue the dispute in the dressing room area. Vinícius was being held back, he telling someone as well they are too vocal. Raphinha hurried to stop his compatriot, the defender there too. “The scene resembled when we young,” Aurélien Tchouaméni said.

Turning Point

Earlier this year, Tchouaméni posted: “Opponents rejoice in our defeats as if we will never win again. We’ll be back.” Madrid were defeated in the derby Copa del Rey showpiece 3-2 after additional minutes, a collective breakdown greeting the end, projectiles being thrown. Two weeks afterwards, they were beaten again. Over four encounters, the team were defeated on each occasion, La Liga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup won by Barcelona. They had conceded four, 5, 3 and four. However there remains tomorrow and as it happened he was right.

Only once have the Catalan side ever won five derbies consecutively, under Guardiola record-breaking run ending with that 5-0 against Mourinho’s side, and it wouldn’t happen again. On Sunday, Madrid ended Hansi Flick’s perfect record as manager, defeating Barcelona 2-1 to move a significant margin clear in first place of the table.

What It Means

Madrid had needed the victory. Their post-match joy reflected this, team members dancing together. So did the crowd’s roar, the Bernabéu more vocal and intense compared to on a clásico day in recent memory: “amazing,” the English midfielder described it. The coach said so too. Asked whether this was a relief, if existed a psychosis around important matches, a fixation, Xabi Alonso responded: “That is the media’s narrative.” But he did admit that the result represented “not just three points, and where we come from and its importance for the squad; the players needed the experience of winning a major fixture.”

In the previous campaign Madrid failed to secure a win in such matches. Fourteen times they were defeated: Lille, Milan, English team, Athletic, city rivals, Sevilla-based, Atlético, eastern side and London club all beat them. There wasn’t a single win against a top-tier opponent. Carlo Ancelotti went and was replaced by Alonso yet the trend persisted. Madrid won several victories at the Club World Cup, indications of a structure emerging, a game plan, however then came PSG.

Current Campaign

That is part of the prior year, the coach said. Yet the new campaign, under his guidance term, started with a winning streak consecutively before city rivals came and put 5 past them. It was all well and good defeating Oviedo, Mallorca and Osasuna however, against the big teams? Finally they defeated one of them too. And not only that they triumphed, but also the way they won.

Barcelona were missing out: Joan García, young midfielder, attacking midfielder, star striker and defender were all missing. Additionally Raphinha, whose significance might now be appreciated by his absence. Others weren’t fully fit, Jules Koundé and young forward included. On the bench were several individuals who not begun a league game, others who had started just one time; two 17-year-olds, young talents and a couple who are 19. And a centre-back, Ronald Araújo, who ended it up front again. Additionally head coach was absent, Flick suspended and located in a commentary box. His assistant, Sorg, has been in the dugout three times: he has lost all of them.

Tactical Analysis

Much discussion focuses of Barcelona’s vulnerable high line, but they did not attack effectively on Sunday. Of all comments directed at the young player that day, perhaps the most telling was from the Brazilian during the game, mocking Yamal by saying: “You’re all backwards passes.” As for their defense, more porous compared to past with the defender departing, defensive intensity on passers dropping and coordination off, one opponent made multiple opportunities against them, another team five, Andalusian side five, Girona 3. Previously they caught the French forward in an offside position on multiple occasions in an open clásico; however, overshadowed by losses, is the fact in their most recent match he scored a hat-trick, Real Madrid consistently positioned to create chances now.

Decisive Actions

Playing like this, in particular. This was a start and also an end in itself. “Going forward we will require a lot of what we did today,” the manager said. The team had shots in the net five times – three efforts disallowed due to offside – missed {a penalty|a spot-kick