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Carlo Ancelotti outsmarted his opposite number Xavi to help Real Madrid defeat Barcelona 2-1 in the Clasico.
Ancelotti led Real Madrid to a famous victory in the first ElClasico of the 2023-24 season.
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17:18 - 28.10.2023
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Bellingham continues push for 2024 Ballon d'Or with top performance in ElClasico win
Jude Bellingham dragged Real Madrid back to life, scoring twice to help Ancelotti's men defeat Barcelona 2-1 in a feisty ElClassico.
We look at 3 tactical changes made by the Real manager to defeat Xavi and Barcelona.
1 . Jude Bellingham's second-half positioning
Ancelotti moved Bellingham into a deeper position after introducing Joselu in the second half. That tactical switch allowed him to constantly lose his marker and drift into dangerous areas.
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Bellingham equalised with a fantastic long-range scorcher before escaping his marker to win the game for Barcelona.
2. Ancelotti's Second-half substitutions
The introduction of Luka Modric and Joselu changed the game completely, forcing the Barca defence to defend differently and creating spaces for Madrid's attackers.
3. Second-half high pressing
With the second half introductions, Ancelotti implemented a high press that saw Barcelona lose the ball in dangerous areas.
As the Blaugrana suffocated under Real's press, Ancelotti's men benefited and Bellingham took advantage.
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Real Madrid stars attend Basketball El Clasico ahead of clash against Barcelona
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