Real Madrid made some rotations today, but still forced Barcelona to return to their old ways: complaining about the referee and Valdés getting send off after the game concluded for shouting to referee Pérez Lasa.
Both coaches have released their lineups for this strange Clásico (16:00 CET). Mourinho has left Ronaldo, Khedira and Özil on the bench, while Morata starts his first Clásico.
A Clásico is always a Clásico, but with Real Madrid on their way to Manchester this Sunday, this is arguably a lesser match for Mourinho's men.
With Madrid's finest looking ahead to Tuesday's clash with Manchester United, Jose Mourinho could deploy as many as nine bench players to square off against a Barcelona side thirsting for revenge in Saturday's league match.
Mourinho's team displayed a beautiful tactical work against Barcelona in Real Madrid's 1-3 win at the Camp Nou. First of all, the Portuguese coach used Di María's workrate to provide yet another defender to his team.
It wasn't the pitch. It wasn't the referee. This match was all about the collective effort and the brilliant performances from the 14 players that participated in the game.
Everything is ready at the Camp Nou. Official lineups have been released, and the club finally confirmed Arbeloa starts in the right back position.
Spanish tabloid 'As' has reported that Varane will be starting Tuesday's Clásico against FC Barcelona, leaving either Ramos or Pepe on the bench.
Real Madrid's defenders will not be available for Jose Mourinho in Tuesday's Clásico against FC Barcelona.
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho might still be wondering whether he should play offensively against FC Barcelona or not.
Real Madrid and Barcelona go face to face this Tuesday (21:00 CET) in a game that could define Real's 2012-2013 season.
Raphaël Varane takes the headlines all around the world.
Mahamadou Diarra and Roberto Carlos drop by Valdebebas as Mesut Ozil and Karim Benzema talk to the press.
José Mourinho and Villanova had a lot to say, but the same goes to the press.
The two greatest teams in the world of football drew the first Clásico of the 2012-2013 Liga BBVA season 2-2. Real Madrid dominated the first half and could've finished off the game then, but Barcelona roared back in the second half of the match.
Feel very welcome to comment on this Clásico with our community. But be respectful with everybody's views and have a "fair play" attitude. After all, this is still October.
The world stops and watches. That's how Real Madrid's José Mourinho defines El Clásico matches against FC Barcelona. This time, Mourinho and his men will try to get the three points out of the Camp Nou, Sunday at 19:50 CET.
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Barcelona's 3-2 win against Real Madrid at the Camp Nou. The team managed to get a valuable 3-2 final score thanks to a late mistake by Víctor Valdés, so the Supercup winner will depend on whether Mourinho's team is able to beat Barcelona.
FC Barcelona Vs. Real Madrid Open Thread
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