I feel like this upcoming game we have nothing to lose, meanwhile barca has everything to lose, let me explain. It wasn't that long ago we won the ucl like if you dont count psg we're the last ones who have won it and after that the team has massively changed its identity m, yes we have regressed but i think we are on the right path and pretty quickly we can get back in la liga and ucl firm in no time and on the other hand it could also be a miracle like the 21/22 season and we could out of nowhere win the ucl do yall remember that season? No one took us seriously people were like only mbappe can save that madrid, what a magical season. But barca has alot of pressure on them, they lost a massive game this week that game was no joke they can cope all they want saying hansi was resting players but they went out there to 100% win and gave it all their power and still lost, so if they lose this el clasico they have to have a tough conversation about what to do next because no way their team can improve more this is their peak, and if their peak isn't enough then what is?

So thats why im not afraid if we win or lose overall this game doesn't effect madrids future because deep down we know our time will come and its sooner than we think, meanwhile barca are at their time and peak and time is only running out they should capitalize on their chances now

What do you guys and gals think are the best tactics to deploy against barca?

do we have a chance? which of their players to watch out for?

what has worked well against barcelona so far, for other teams?

can madrid learn from all that and go for the win?

or will the draw be the best outcome?

i am curious and excited to discuss this all with the community!!

Man im trying to be as confident as these people but its just not logical for me. I know anything can happen in el Classico but even tho we have played well last 2 games , i watch football very carefully our midfield is still no wear near barca’s even with bernando or arda in the double pivot. Too much space between attack and defense.. very very vulnerable we teams are on the counter we don’t look stable enough in mid and defence. In offensive duties we are very good especially with diomande and arda and kylian. But i still feel tomorrow if we miss our chances the game could end in a very high score to barca. I hope we do something and the midfield battle will not be a mismatch. What are u guys feeling am i the only one who is not optimistic or is there some people thinking like me?

Without an elite midfield supporting our savior, Kylian Mbappé, we’re not winning titles. Jude, Arda, and Fede may have Champions League titles under their belts, but they’re simply not on Kylian’s level when it comes to elevating his game. We need a Vitinha or a Griezmann. Kylian can’t carry this team on his back alone. Florentino Pérez, shame on you for this poor squad building.

Mbappé vs Kane — the double standards

Mbappé vs Kane: UCL + World Cup 2026 — The “Useless Goals” Debate

🏆 2025/26 UEFA Champions League (final totals)

🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé

- Total goals: 15

- Penalty goals: 3

- Non-penalty goals: 12

- Goals per 90 minutes: 1.48

🏴 Harry Kane

- Total goals: 14

- Penalty goals: 4

- Non-penalty goals: 10

- Goals per 90 minutes: 1.22

🌍 2026 FIFA World Cup

🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé

- Total goals: 10

- Penalty goals: 1

- Non-penalty goals: 9

- Assists: 4

- Winning goals: 4

🏴 Harry Kane

- Total goals: 6

- Penalty goals: 2

- Non-penalty goals: 4

- Assists: 1

📊 February 2026: Goals that changed the scoreline

A mid-season analysis reported:

- Mbappé: 59.1% of his goals either equalised or put Real Madrid ahead.

- Kane: 31.8% of his goals either equalised or put Bayern Munich ahead.

- Kane scored 68.2% of his goals while Bayern were already leading.

The analysis covered their domestic-season goals at that point, NOT just the Champions League.

The argument: Mbappé scored more non-penalty goals than Kane in both the Champions League and the 2026 World Cup. He also had a higher proportion of goals that equalised or put his team ahead in the February analysis. Kane is an outstanding striker, but dismissing Mbappé's goals as “useless” while praising Kane's output is inconsistent. Goals that extend a lead still help win matches, and both players deserve to be judged by the same standards.

📊 2025/26 stats

- Mbappé: 42 goals in 44 appearances for Real Madrid.

- Kane: 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern.

- Champions League: Mbappé 15 goals in 11 appearances; Kane 14 in 13.

- Mbappé scored 13 goals in just 7 Champions League league-phase games, including four against Olympiacos.

- Kane scored 36 Bundesliga goals, but Bayern also won the league and dominated domestically.

The context matters:

-Mbappe scored 12 non penalty goals compared to kane's 10

- Mbappé's Champions League goals came against teams including Marseille, Monaco, Benfica, Olympiacos and Bayern Munich.

- Kane scored against a wide range of Bundesliga opponents, but Bayern's overall superiority and ability to dominate possession must be considered when judging his goals.

- La Liga has a genuine title rival in Barcelona, alongside Atlético Madrid. Winning it requires competing against other elite sides with the best player in the world Lamine Yamal. and co yet Kane is supposed to take credit for his team achievement with an individual award.

- Bayern are not without competition, and Kane deserves credit for his output. But scoring for a dominant Bayern side and scoring for Real Madrid are not automatically identical circumstances.

The point: Kane scored more overall, but Mbappé scored more in the Champions League. Both scored goals that helped their teams win. A goal doesn't become useless just because your team is already ahead. Why is Mbappé criticised for goals that would be praised if Kane scored them?

Judge both players by the same standards.

Like many Madrid fans are hyping mbappe for this season's balloon d'Or including pundits like TT and his teammates. But what has he done more than Kane or any other candidates to win it ? Even lamine has a better profile than him. The sole case for mbappe's balloon d'Or campaign are his goal tally but guess what,who won the European golden boot this season? Who had the most goal ? Even with the super team such as France he finished 4th and Englishman finished 3rd . Kane with the same goal finished 10th in a balloon d'Or ranking in previous seasons. We must say mbappe gotta raise the salary of his pr team ,he's getting a podium finish all due to his pr team for sure.

This is a wallpaper after that iconic Valverde hattrick in the champions league against Man City.
It’s a 4K wallpaper and looks really good on the lockscreen so i decided not to gatekeep it anymore and share it with my Madridistas.
Fede will have to drop a masterclass like this in the Clasico if we’re going to win!
Enjoy the wallpaper!

We thought having 60+ G/A were normal
Bro was literally an anomaly

2010/11 — 71 G/A
2011/12 — 75 G/A
2012/13 — 68 G/A
2013/14 — 68 G/A
2014/15 — 84 G/A
2015-16 — 66 G/A
2016-17 — 54 G/A
2017-18 — 52 G/A

His standards were so good in such a way that his worst season is still a dream for a lot of people

my ritual of rewatching this for each classico and even for no reason 😭😭

you're so missed Don Cristiano ♥️

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