Wenger: Barcelona Lacked the Resolve in El Clasico

The former head coach of London’s Arsenal, now the chief of FIFA’s technical research team, Arsène Wenger, shared his thoughts on the El Clásico match in the 10th round of La Liga, where Real Madrid triumphed over Barcelona (2:1).

«It was evident how much Barcelona missed Inigo Martinez in defense, as he was one of their most seasoned players. The defense seemed to lack maturity and experience when facing a player like Mbappé. Without Raphinha and Lewandowski, Barcelona struggled to show the decisiveness needed in crucial moments of El Clásico.

Xabi Alonso has successfully balanced his team. Overall, I’d say the game resembled a match of men against boys in certain aspects. Jude Bellingham’s pass was outstanding, and on that evening, Barcelona lacked a player who could change the course of the game. That level of quality, that special talent that secures victories,» Wenger stated in an interview with beIN Sports.