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LaLiga:
Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Kickoff
Time: 2023-10-28 22:15 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/ALBERT
GEA
Barcelona
made a strategic formation change in the midweek Champions League match due to
injuries, resulting in 16-year-old Lamine Yamal starting and winger Ferran
Torres moving to the center position. This tactical adjustment proved to be
miraculous as Ferran Torres made a significant contribution to their victory,
scoring one goal and providing one assist. Barcelona displayed a dynamic
offensive routine, emphasising quick transitions and utilising the width of the
field by attacking from both wings. They actively exploited the opponent’s weak
side space and created numerous scoring opportunities. Prior to the match,
Barcelona received positive news as key players like Robert Lewandowski,
Raphinha, and Frenkie de Jong resumed training and were expected to start in
the upcoming national derby. This will further enhance their attacking prowess.
Source:REUTERS/MIGUEL
VIDAL
Real
Madrid emerged victorious in the Champions League with a score of 2-1. However,
despite the win, they did not achieve much, and Carlo Ancelotti’s plan of
playing while resting key players was disrupted. During the game, Jude
Bellingham, who had contributed eight goals and two assists in the league,
suffered an injury and was later diagnosed with adductor overload. Joselu, who
had contributed five goals and two assists in the league, contracted the flu.
Even if they were to participate in future matches, it would be challenging for
them to perform at their best due to their compromised condition. Notably,
their combined goals accounted for 61.9% of Real Madrid’s total league goals,
making their absence a significant blow to Real Madrid’s offensive
capabilities. Real Madrid’s offensive reorganisation became somewhat
predictable. During the midweek game, they faced difficulties particularly in
the last 30 minutes. Defensive midfielders like Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo
Camavinga had nothing to do but tactical fould when confronted with opponents
who possessed speed and adept dribbling skills. Moreover, due to Ancelotti’s
lack of trust in youth academy players and limited rotation, the players became
fatigued towards the end of the game.
Barcelona
are known for their quick transfers and stable dribbling, which are exactly
Real Madrid’s weaknesses. Considering the impact of physical factors, such as
injuries and fatigue, Barcelona’s advantages in terms of quick transfers and
stable dribbling may be further enhanced. The return of Lewandowski to
Barcelona’s lineup strengthens their offensive power, while Real Madrid might
experience a weakening in their attacking capabilities due to various factors
such as injuries or fatigue. In light of these circumstances, and taking into
account that Barcelona are playing at home, they could be considered the
favourites to win the match.
Barcelona’s
Last 5 Games: WWDWW
23-10-26
Barcelona 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk
23-10-23
Barcelona 1-0 Athletic Club
23-10-09
Granada 2-2 Barcelona
23-10-05
FC Porto 0-1 Barcelona
23-09-30
Barcelona 1-0 Sevilla
Real
Madrid’s Last 5 Games: WDWWW
23-10-25
SC Braga 1-2 Real Madrid
23-10-22
Sevilla 1-1 Real Madrid
23-10-07
Real Madrid 4-0 Osasuna
23-10-04
Napoli 2-3 Real Madrid
23-10-01
Girona 0-3 Real Madrid
Head
To Head Record:
23-04-06
Barcelona 0-4 Real Madrid
23-03-20
Barcelona 2-1 Real Madrid
23-03-03
Real Madrid 0-1 Barcelona
23-01-16
Real Madrid 1-3 Barcelona
22-10-16
Real Madrid 3-1 Barcelona
Prediction: Barcelona to win