Barca's aftershocks (1-1) Real Madrid: A beautiful ending to the "super classic" series
Despite putting in all their effort in this rematch, Real Madrid could only draw 1-1 with Barcelona and had to watch their rival win the ticket to the Champions League final this season.
No surprises at the Nou Camp
Kaka, Higuain entered the field from the start. What Real fans expected was that with a super attacking lineup with the quartet Di Maria - Kaka - Higuain - Ronaldo, Real could shed the ugly shell they showed in the first leg to be able to play an equal match with Barca. However, the reality was not like that. Even though they had no way back and were forced to attack to find a goal, Real Madrid still could not improve their playing style. It was still a Real Madrid that played very hard, still a deadlocked attack and a defense that lacked the ability to withstand direct attacks... basically, Real's appearance was not much different from the first leg.
Barca made it easy for Real in the first 20 minutes before suddenly accelerating. During that time, Real's defense was put on alert with a terrible pressure created by Barca's strikers. Busquets, Messi, Villa launched dangerous shots but Casillas' talent and luck smiled on Real. They were lucky not to lose in the first half after having to be as tense as a bowstring to withstand the opponent's attack.
However, luck cannot last forever. Barca took advantage of the moment when Real rushed forward to attack to launch a fatal blow. A razor-sharp pass from Iniesta, a cool kick from Pedro in a one-on-one situation with Casillas, the goal was scored for Barca. At that moment (minute 55), people wondered how many more goals Real would lose. But that terrible thing did not happen. Real even equalized 10 minutes later with a goal from Marcelo.
In fact, that goal only made the last 30 minutes of the match more exciting and dramatic instead of creating a brighter game for Real. Even the equalizer was not the product of a neat combination (Di Maria stole the ball from the opponent's feet). While Real were completely deadlocked, Barca still played leisurely and leisurely and showed initiative until the final whistle.
End of the "super classic" season
A season with so much to say about Real Madrid and Barcelona. For the first time in a season, Real and Barca have met each other 5 times and each confrontation between the two teams is considered an emotional one.
Barcelona, a team with a solid foundation with a well-balanced squad and a brand of tiqui-taka play, continued to dominate La Liga by defeating Real Madrid 5-0 in the first leg before the two teams drew 1-1 in the second leg. In the Champions League, Real Madrid could not stop their opponents' progress with a 0-2 loss at the Bernabeu before getting an honorable 1-1 draw in the second leg. Jose Mourinho's team is on the way to self-improvement in terms of playing style, so winning the King's Cup after a 1-0 victory at Mestalla can be considered an initial success on the way back to the glory of the Royal team.
The "super classic" series ended with a happy ending not only for Barcelona but also for Real Madrid. At the Nou Camp, Barca continued to prove that they are the boss by playing a leisurely and aristocratic football. Although Real Madrid could not get rid of their ugly and clumsy appearance, they still showed many changes in their playing style. To be fair, a 1-1 draw can be considered a success for Mourinho's team. This draw could not help Real turn the tables against Barca, but it also opened up certain hopes for the Spanish Royal team.
For the first time in four consecutive matches, Real Madrid did not lose a man against Barca. Could that be a glimmer of hope that marks an important stepping stone for Real Madrid's rise next season?
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