According to reports, they are now ready for the most important match of the season at Montjuïc. This defeat, strangely, became a turning point for Real Madrid in their rivalry with Barcelona. The second half of the final showcased Real’s best performance of the season, proving their comeback potential.

Carlo Ancelotti opted for a cautious defensive strategy in the final, with a deep defensive line and reliance on counterattacks. This approach, likely influenced by previous losses to Barça (4-0 in La Liga and 5-2 in the Super Cup), failed in the first half. However, in the second half, Real transformed into a different team with an aggressive high-pressing approach. Yet, defensive mistakes and finishing failures prevented a comeback. Barcelona won 3-2 with goals from Pedri, Ferran Torres, and Jules Koundé.

Lamine Yamal, Barça’s young star, said after the match: “I told Araújo that even if we concede one or two goals, it doesn’t matter. This year, they can’t defeat us.” This confidence stems from Hansi Flick’s influence at Barcelona, building a resilient and unbeatable team. Barça has won all three official Clásicos this season (excluding preseason friendlies) with a 12-4 aggregate score, putting Real under immense pressure.

However, Real showed signs of resurgence in the final. Kylian Mbappé’s introduction sparked intensity, with Jude Bellingham and Fede Valverde playing key roles in lifting the team’s spirit. Real now believes that with a 4-4-2 system, a compact midfield, and a combative approach, they can challenge Barcelona. Barça’s recent Champions League elimination against Inter and fatigue from extra time provide Real an opportunity to neutralize Barça’s strengths with high pressing and proactive defending.

Real must maintain focus to prove that their second-half performance was not a fluke. This match could set up a thrilling La Liga finale, with Real hoping to impose their dominance over their arch-rivals with renewed team spirit and an attacking mindset.