"In fact, according to Javi Miguel on Catalunya Radio, one of the heavyweights of the Barcelona dressing room addressed the players after the loss and made it clear that it was the only victory Real Madrid were going to taste against them this season. "Let them enjoy it, it will be the only game they will beat us this season," was the message from the unnamed senior leaders of the team."
"The general feeling within the Barça squad was that they had not entered the Clasico in the best condition and were dealing with fatigue, while the absences did not help either. Furthermore, the Barcelona players did not feel that they were inferior to their opposition, and that they could have come away with a draw after having kept fighting until the end."
Barcelona lost 2-1 to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, marking their second La Liga defeat and leaving them five points behind Xabi Alonso's side. The defeat represents a setback for Hansi Flick's squad but also a potential catalyst for renewed focus, especially after Real Madrid's celebrations near full-time. A senior Barcelona figure told teammates that the result would be Real Madrid's only win over them this season, aiming to galvanize the dressing room. Players cited fatigue and absences as factors, yet maintained they were not inferior and believed a draw was possible. Upcoming meetings include a Camp Nou La Liga clash in May and a possible Super Cup final.
Read at Barca Universal
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