Venger: Barcelona Lacked Determination in El Clasico Defeat

The former head coach of London’s Arsenal and current head of FIFA’s technical research group, **Arsène Wenger**, shared his thoughts on the recent El Clásico during the 10th round of La Liga, in which Real Madrid triumphed over Barcelona (2-1).

«It was evident how much Barcelona missed Inigo Martinez in defense; he was one of the most seasoned players. You could see that their defense lacked the maturity and experience needed to deal with someone like Mbappé. Without Raphinha and Lewandowski, Barcelona struggled to find the necessary determination in crucial moments of El Clásico.

Xabi Alonso has effectively balanced his team. Overall, I would say that in some ways it resembled a match between men and boys. Jude Bellingham’s pass was exceptional, and Barcelona lacked a player that evening who could change the course of the game. That level of quality, that special kind of class, is what secures victory,» Wenger stated in an interview with beIN Sports.