If you thought the 3-1 win at the Nou Camp was a one off, Real Madrid put in a scintillating performance in front of their own fans as Los Blancos outclassed Barcelona in a 2-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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Barcelona looked lost and disjointed, as it looks like they have not recovered from Neymar’s shocking exit in the summer. Even Suarez looks a little bit off the pace, as the great Uruguayan may finally be slowing down.
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With Iniesta playing what could possibly be his last season at the club, Neymar was not only supposed to be the future, but also the present. Even last year, Neymar was at the heart of most good things for Barcelona, as Messi had many off nights last season.
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But now that the Brazilian has left the club, the Catalans look bereft of direction and confidence. Even new coach, Ernesto Valverde must be wondering what has happened to his side over the last few weeks.
As Real Madrid strutted across the Bernabeu pitch, Leo Messi must have been wondering if his decision to ink a new five year deal was a big mistake.
Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos did not miss any opportunity in taunting his opponents either. At one point, he threw the ball above Messi’s head which angered the Argentine.
Messi then fired back with a foul mouth abuse, as the video replays caught him shouting “mother******”.
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Clearly Messi is not a happy man at this point in time!
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