The national derby in the 29th round of La Liga kicked out a tragedy. Witnessed by 60,000 spectators at the Santiago Bernabeu, Barca swept Real Madrid 4-0! Aubameyang scored twice, with Araujo and Ferran Torres scoring one goal each. For the first time in 48 years, Barca scored 4+ goals in Real Madrid in a single game without Messi!
Real Madrid are no. 1 in La Liga, but Carlo Ancelotti has a headache as top scorer Benzema is sidelined due to injury. Real Madrid have a 4240 frontless formation to try to compete with Barca for midfield control. Barca are still in the 433 formation, with Aubameyang and Ferran Torres feeling the atmosphere of the national derby for the first time.
Not many people would have thought that the national derby would be a one-sided situation, with Barca slamming Real Madrid:
In the 29th minute, Dembele burst from the right and Nacho couldn't keep up with the pace and rhythm at all. Dembele's cross, Aubameyang seized the vacancy of real Madrid's centre-back line, leaned over and headed the ball into the top of the goal;
In the 38th minute, Dembele opened a corner kick and Araujo jumped high to force Militon's header to score!
Barca, which is famous for its passing control, actually knocked on the door of Real Madrid with two headers, and such a script really surprised Real Madrid. This is what makes Xavi unique – Real Madrid want to lock in the middle of the midfield, and Barca are making a fuss on the flanks, surprised and unprepared.
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Trailing behind, Ancelotti changed sides: high school striker Mariano came on, moving Alaba to the left and playing 4231 instead. However, Real Madrid's high defense was once again caught by Barca:
In the 47th minute, Barca played a wonderful combination, Aubame raised his heels and passed, and Ferran Torres finally seized the opportunity to score!
In the 51st minute, Barca scored another goal, Pique's long pass from the back, Ferran Torres scored, Aubameyang scored another goal, Barca led 4-0, and Real Madrid was completely destroyed!
At the Santiago Bernabeu, the entire Barca team formed a circle, and even substitute players rushed inside the stadium to party! Barca celebrated the victory in advance, which was a humiliation for Real Madrid. Barca slowed down, Real Madrid did not defend, and the national derby suddenly lost suspense.
Look at Real Madrid – Casemiro, Modric, Ancelotti on their faces, full of helplessness and disappointment. In this game, Real Madrid lost to Barca in terms of tactical deployment and mental morale.
By the 60 minutes, many Real Madrid fans had already withdrawn, and many Real Madrid fans shouted "Mbappe". For Real Madrid, it was a humiliating fiasco.
Barca had a fantastic night – five months ago, Barca lost 2-1 at home to the national derby in La Liga. Now, under Xavi's leadership, Barca have completed their revenge. ESPN data shows that this is the first time since 1974 that Barca have scored 4+ goals in La Liga away without Messi!