TACTICAL ANALYSIS: REAL MADRID 3-2 BARCELONA | HOW ANCELOTTI BEAT XAVI?

Let’s analyze Real Madrid’s victory against Barcelona.

1. The problems of Barça out of possession, especially the weakness on the left side with Joao Cancelo.
2. Not only did Barcelona have problems out possession but so did Real Madrid, especially on Camavinga’s side against Lamine.
3. In the final stretch of the match Brahim entered the field and was instrumental for Real Madrid to score the winning goal.

Both teams were below their level but as has been demonstrated throughout the season, Barcelona is one step behind Real Madrid.