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Last weekend, FC Barcelona brought down Real Madrid for the first time this season in La Liga, during the Clasico. A victory (0-4) acquired in the second half by the Catalans who were efficient in attack, while remaining solid defensively, at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. However, Hansi Flick’s players conceded Kylian Mbappé’s opener, ultimately canceled for an offside position. The Merengue striker took advantage of the high line of the four Barcelona defenders to gain depth and adjust Iñaki Pena.
Despite Madrid’s chances, Flick insisted to his troops at half-time that they maintain this high positioning, according to Mundo Deportivo. In addition to this instruction, the German technician had asked his players to favor possession over pressing. Hence the entry of Frenkie de Jong in the second act of this meeting. Instructions that his players quickly assimilated and which allow Barcelona to be six points ahead of Real at the top of La Liga.
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