- In his first El Clasico, Real Madrid lost to Barcelona 4-0 on Saturday night, and Kylian Mbappe had a night to remember.
- Carlo Ancelotti’s team entered the match with a 42-game La Liga winning streak, one game shy of Barcelona’s record. However, they were up against a resolute Blaugrana team that was devastating offensively and well-trained defensively.
- Goals by Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal dealt the reigning champions a crushing setback and gave Hansi Flick’s Catalonia project new life.
- Known for his ultra-offensive style while playing for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, the German manager was brought in the summer to succeed club star Xavi.
- In Barcelona, it appears Flick is able to benefit from the same strategy because of his side’s defensive discipline as the visitors repeatedly caught Madrid’s array of attackers offside.
- The triumph in the capital capped off an absolutely incredible week for Flick and Barcelona, who have already surpassed Bayern and Real Madrid by eight goals in a short period of time.
- The triumph in the capital capped off an absolutely incredible week for Flick and Barcelona, who have already surpassed Bayern and Real Madrid by eight goals in a short period of time.
- Barcelona has really scored three goals or more in seven of their last eight games. They have put the other teams in Spain and Europe on notice as they now lead La Liga by six points.