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The Classic is upon us!
So the Royal Whites find themselves in another final! Interestingly, a mid-season one, perhaps for many clubs, but Los Blancos have found themselves in this position quite often, haven’t they?
Who could be a better opponent for an interesting and eventful final than bitter rivals Barcelona? The last time the two teams met, Madrid lost badly at the Bernabéu. That was an informed Barcelona and a Madrid that was anything but hot. This time the roles seem reversed. Real Madrid are at least in better shape than then (in my opinion, nothing surprising, but they are better now), while Barcelona are suffering more. However, this is a matchup where recent form often carries less weight. Hopefully, Real Madrid’s ongoing class will have an impact on the game.
Well, I mean, that’s a state of mind too…
Cup memories for vibes
On this day, 5 years ago, Federico Valverde killed Álvaro Morata, like a murderer, when he was close to the goal.
You already know the rest: victory for Real Madrid. ✅ pic.twitter.com/D2q9MR3Ckt
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) January 12, 2025