When Ancelotti’s Team Collapsed
Disaster for Real: 23 Minutes Absence in Barcelona’s Half!
The not-so-good performance of Real Madrid players in El Clasico was accompanied by unbelievable statistics.
According to reports, Barcelona once again defeated Real Madrid, this time with a 4-3 victory, marking their fourth consecutive El Clasico win. The team, led by Hansi Flick, made a spectacular comeback in the first half to secure the win.
Real Madrid started the game with a double from Kylian Mbappé and a 2-0 lead, but Barcelona turned the game around in a 15-minute period with maximum efficiency and brilliant football. Eric García, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha were the scorers for Barcelona in this historic comeback, showcasing their dominance.
A clear example of Barcelona’s dominance during this brilliant comeback was that after Mbappé’s second goal in the 13th minute, Real Madrid failed to touch the ball in Barcelona’s half until the 37th minute—nearly 23 minutes.
During this period, Barcelona delivered a stunning performance, trapping Real Madrid in their own half. Carlo Ancelotti’s team, after a strong start, failed to create any serious threat against Marc-André ter Stegen’s goal.
Barcelona’s superiority wasn’t limited to ball possession and chance creation. Barcelona players collectively ran 108 kilometers in this match, while Real Madrid players covered only 98 kilometers. This statistic not only highlights the difference in physical effort but also exposes Real Madrid’s glaring weakness in this crucial match at Montjuïc. Interestingly, this running distance is one of Real Madrid’s lowest in the current La Liga season.