Legendary former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger commented on El Clásico, according to Marca. He emphasized that Real Madrid's victory this time was not a coincidence - the team achieved it through a clear tactical plan and mental stability.
"Chabi Alonso is working very well today. He managed to balance Real Madrid, and the team acted on the field with a clear task in every position. Currently, Real Madrid has played much more disciplined and emotionally than Barcelona in some aspects," Wenger said.
According to the expert, the Madrid side has created a highly reliable defensive structure. "Real Madrid's defense was superior to Barcelona's by a large margin. They left no gap for the opponent. And in attack, the probability of scoring a goal in every situation seemed high," he noted.
The Catalans' offensive actions were not deemed effective by Wenger. He believes that the absence of Lewandowski and Rafinha has seriously weakened Barça. "The Catalans were left toothless in attack, lacking accuracy in breaking the opponent's defense. Mbappé's failure to convert a penalty exacerbated the situation, but Barça didn't appear dangerous after that," he said.
The Hungarian praised the work of Xabi Alonso, acknowledging his discipline and balance with the team. "Alonso has perfectly balanced Real Madrid's defense. This requires tremendous skill. Currently, each coach is working on motivating and organizing their team. "Real Madrid is one step ahead of the rest in this regard," the French manager said.
According to Wenger, El Clásico was not just a result for both teams, but a psychological test. "These two clubs always fight for higher goals. For them, every El Clasico is the beginning of a new stage," he said.
Following the 10th round of La Liga, Real Madrid maintained their lead with 27 points, while Barcelona sits in second place with 22 points.
Thus, according to Wenger's analysis, this victory demonstrates that Real Madrid has fully achieved tactical order and internal harmony. Alonso's style is highly praised not only by fans but also by experts in the football world.
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