"The four in the midfield played a very good match. Eduardo played a great match," praised Xabi Alonso. This tactical decision sidelines Mastantuono, who has been losing ground at the club since the 5-2 defeat: he was taken off against Keirat Almaty and Villarreal, came on late against Juventus, and was not considered against Barcelona.

A Clásico is special, and it has been for many years. It's the first of the season and of this new project. We need and want the stadium to have that