Pundit Says Barcelona Was Exposed by Real Madrid

The comments after a new Clasico do not stop. On this occasion, journalist Raul Varela commented on La Tribu about Barcelona. He mentioned that having fallen at home against Real Madrid (and on Tuesday in France against Paris Saint-Germain) takes away all the credit it had gained in these first months of the season, when it seemed to be an almost invincible team, scoring goals by the dozen and only adding victories.

"Real Madrid showed up at the Clasico as if it were that calf being led through the slaughterhouse to meet the butcher. Vinicius Jr. and Courtois were missing, but Lunin, with a providential hand, prevented any greater harm. It's two biggest stars in the 2024 Champions League.

Even so, and with two discreet performances from Arda Guler and Bernardo, Madrid denaturalized a Barcelona that, in half a week, has lost the most important thing: all the credit it had gained in these first three months of competition. Proving right those who said that its unbeaten status was due to a string of really weak rivals.

Flick did not let his players fly. Lamine was nullified by a Cucurella who played his best match wearing white. And Madrid's defense finished the match at an excellent level against the worst Barça of the season, which did not find its identity at any moment. Madrid lost against Betis due to a sporting accident, against Atletico due to a refereeing accident, but it compresses things again. The pity is that it will not always play against Barcelona and will have to propose something else," he said.

He also spoke about the justice Eduardo Camavinga had, since he was living through a tough season. After his send-off in Real Madrid's Champions League elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich last season, the fans began to call for the French midfielder's head. On social media, they kept asking for the player to be sold, mentioning that he did not have the personality required.

At the start of the season, the situation was very similar. Mourinho gave him a few minutes, and he was always questioned by the fanbase. However, during El Clasico, the Frenchman came on and was quite different in midfield. He took charge of making a spectacular self-pass to shake off Pau Cubarsí and assist Kylian Mbappe in the winning goal. He provoked the fanbase's euphoria and a possible reconciliation.