There are pros and cons to Madrid’s chaotic, lopsided approach. Barcelona’s impressive depth in the roster has allowed Xavi to persist and make this scheme almost perfect. There is an even distribution on the two flanks. As seen in the passing receptions areas below, Barcelona’s dominance comes from the uncompromising shape. Xavi’s Barcelona has been near perfect in La Liga despite getting knocked out of two European competitions this season. For Real Madrid, the challenge is bigger and stranger. Xavi Hernandez’s Barcelona can practically take out the champagne that’s already on ice and grab their glasses if they can beat Real Madrid a third time this season on Sunday. As much as Carlo Ancelotti and his players try to affirm the Madrid faithful about their fight for the league being still alive, the reality of the matter suggests otherwise. On this grand scale, the meeting this weekend is perhaps more on the benign side.
Every Clasico has its story, no matter how benign or massive it is.
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