After a 0-0 first-half performance in Saturday's Classico, Barcelona and Hansi Flick turned on the style in a lopsided second-half display which saw Real Madrid hammered 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu.However, after an insipid opening 45 minutes, the scoreline after 90 minutes was not entirely reflective of the game, with the visitors making the most of their chances while Real Madrid were left wondering.
Ultimately Real Madrid missed the opportunity to equal Barcelona's unbeaten 43-game La Liga record as they looked entirely out of their depth in the second half.Here are five major issues that cost Real Madrid maximum points in the season's first Classico. Mbappe short of Confidence The face of the new-look galaticos had a grim look as he walked off the pitch, dejected and broken in his first Classico for his dream club.
It was not the dream start for Mbappe, who was caught offside by Barca's high line six times in the opening half hour.
Mbappe looked miles off the pace of the game.