Download the Sofascore app for advanced match statistics! - https://app.sofascore.com/nixz/thepurist

After Barcelona’s 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in El Clásico, Xavi Hernández claimed that his team deserved to win. But did they?

Today I’m diving into the tactical battle from the latest Clásico, which took on a very different feel to many of the previous games. We’ll look at what Barcelona did well, how Real Madrid responded, and why the Catalans still have lessons to learn.

If you enjoy the video consider subscribing for more tactical analysis :)
Sections:

0:00 Xavi’s comments
0:28 The BIG tactical difference
1:28 Barca’s defensive block
2:25 Gavi vs Bellingham
3:38 Patient, but ineffective
4:55 Ancelotti takes advantage
6:35 The deserving winner was…