As a “cradle” culer, as it is defined, and “passionate” as it always is, the classic is much more than a match for Xavi. And from the bench he acquires even more significance because he no longer has the ball at his feet as he did for so many years. That’s how it will be today at Super Cup final against Madrid (20.00, MovistarPlus +).
They set trends for him, whether for better or for worse, forcing him even to modify tactical ideas that seemed untouchable: that initiator Barça from the extremes with Dembélé and Raphinha gave way to the successful Barça from the four midfielderswhich has now expired with the entry of John Felix. And when he’s not there, he plays Ferran Torresanother striker.
Everything is so balanced (eight games, four wins for Barça, four for Madrid and not a single draw) that this equation will be solved today. It is the third Classic of Arabia, with identical equality: white triumph in Xavi’s debut (2-3) and Barcelona victory (1-3) in the best match of his history as a coach. There is, therefore, no match of this level that has not left consequences. Both emotionally and tactically. “We are back in another final, we will compete and enjoy it. Finals are not played, they are won“, explained Xavi after beating Osasuna in a match that he described as “a sober and serious, but not flashy».
Madrid arrive better than last year. We must be truer than ever to our DNA and impose our personality. We have taken a step forward in game, morale and confidence
The last reference dates from October when Bellingham destabilized Barça with a pair of goals and placed him under suspicion (1-2). From here, they entered doubts to the team, soiling his excellent start to the season: 13 games, 10 wins and three draws. The new Madrid built by Ancelotti, without Benzema and having Bellingham as a new beacon, has mutated. “They have changed the system, they play without a pure ‘new’. They play with Bellingham from midfield, more or less in a rhombus.”
“We must master them, take the ball away from them and that our game model, our DNA, is seen more than ever, it is the ideal match. It’s a final, a classic,” said the coach from Riyadh, where he is being measured this evening the essence culé against the “super team” of Madrid. in play the first title of the season.
2024-01-14 08:09:49
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