Barcelona pummelled four goals past Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu last night in what was a historic result on multiple levels.
Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring in the second half and doubled the lead minutes later with a sensational header off an Alejandro Balde cross.
Lamine Yamal made it 3-0 with a sensational right-foot finish from a tight angle before the third member of the trident, Raphinha, scored his first Clasico goal to put the final nail in the coffin.
The result takes Barcelona six points clear in La Liga and onto an unprecedented level of momentum, announcing their name to the world as serious contenders for all trophies this season.
Barça Universal brings you three takeaways from Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona.
High-line paradise
The big talking point heading into Saturday’s Clasico was always Hansi Flick’s high line and how it would pan out against a side that boasted sheer pace in attack.
For starters, the German tactician did not alter his tactics against Real Madrid and adopted a high defensive line fearlessly, making it clear that he would not bend to opponents’ philosophies.
It was thus not surprising that the hosts’ primary game plan was precisely to exploit the Catalans’ apparent defensive loophole. However, it turns out that the high line was not Barcelona’s weakness but its greatest strength.
Flick has drilled his defence extremely well in maintaining the offside trap, so much so that it is almost taken for granted that opposition attackers will be played offside. That was what unfolded at the Bernabeu once more.
Barcelona’s disciplined defence ensured that Kylian Mbappe was almost always played offside with his runs, negating most of the chances the Merengues created in the first half. On the few occasions he got through, Inaki Pena stepped up and made the required saves to keep Barcelona in it.
Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez showed great composure to hold their…
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Author : Adithya Eshwarla
Publish date : 2024-10-27 07:52:26
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