Arya News - Barcelona conceded several clear chances to Real Madrid in the second half of El Clasico, including two that would have signified the equaliser for Kylian Mbappe and Victor Munoz. However the feeling ...
Then completed their first successful pass in the Barcelona half since the Vinicius assist at 40:05, 27 minutes later, with Raul Asencio finding the Brazliian with a long pass from deep in his half. The Catalan daily add that Barcelona ran an extra 10km compared to Real Madrid, registering 108km compared to Los Blanco’s 98km.
An historic Barcelona comeback
Meanwhile statistician Pedro Martin also noted that it was just the third time in history that a team has come from two goals down to win a Clasico. The last example was in 1959, with Barcelona winning 4-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu. The only other occasion was 75 years ago, with Los Blancos running out 3-2 winners at Les Corts in 1950.
Overall, it moves Barcelona within one win of Real Madrid in the total balance between the two, with Real Madrid on 105 wins, and the Catalans now on 104. There have been 52 draws between the two sides.
Midfield problems for Real Madrid
The numbers could be taken as another symptom of a consistent issue for Real Madrid this season, who have sorely missed Toni Kroos this season in midfield. Los Blancos are set to focus on their backline this summer , and Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga will return to the middle of the pitch next season, but Real Madrid have struggled for control in the middle of the pitch all season.