There was a feeling of unease coming into this Clasico with José Mourinho making his return to the Camp Nou. In the end, this version of Real Madrid under the special one was actually exactly who we thought they were…
Writer Nick Batlle argues that José Mourinho's Real Madrid exposed Barcelona's defensive vulnerabilities in their El Clásico encounter at Camp Nou on October 25, 2026. Real Madrid absorbed pressure, capitalized on mistakes by Pau Cubarsí and Gerard Martín, and secured a decisive victory with Kylian Mbappé scoring for the visitors.
Batlle believes that Hansi Flick was severely hindered by a lack of defensive options following the summer transfer window. He contends that Barcelona must add defensive depth in January and adapt tactically to remain contenders in LaLiga and the Champions League.
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