Following Real Madrid’s victory on October 26 at the Santiago Bernabéu, the gap widened to five points, raising doubts about FC Barcelona’s level this season. However, according to ‘Barça Reservat’, a key figure in the squad has made it clear that this defeat will not happen again.
It is undeniable that Hansi Flick’s team did not play their best match at the Bernabéu. Despite enjoying high possession, they created few clear chances except for isolated moments, while Xabi Alonso’s side posed greater danger on the counterattack. It also seems clear that the Blaugrana were severely weakened by injuries, with seven players sidelined: Lewandowski, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Joan Garcia, Gavi, Christensen, and Ter Stegen. Two key players were also far from their best form—Lamine Yamal hampered by pubalgia and Pedri fatigued, as his subsequent injury showed.
The Clasico came at a bad time for Barcelona. Last season, when the Catalan side was in better form and had fewer injury problems, they won every Clasico—two finals and both league encounters. Fans still vividly recall the two emphatic victories: a 4-0 win at the Bernabéu in La Liga and a 5-2 triumph in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Barcelona players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
“Let them enjoy it—it’ll be the last time they beat us this season”
According to the report, the Barcelona dressing room accepted the defeat with resignation, though they were aware that a better result could have been achieved at their eternal rival’s ground. As the celebrations of players like Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr. could still be heard, one of the Catalan club’s senior figures spoke up with conviction: “Let them enjoy it—it’ll be the last time they beat us this season,” he reportedly said.
Although the identity of the player has not been revealed, ‘Barça Reservat’ confirmed that it is a regular starter who does not usually make such statements. His words were well received by teammates, who firmly believe they can quickly return to their best form, just as they did last season.
