It's natural to feel that way, especially when Barcelona were in a slump at the time. But they've come a long way under Xavi, and last season they even beat Real Madrid.
Talking about the Messi and Ronaldo Era, maybe I can say that it is an Era where El Clasico matches are much more interesting. Because it is not only 2 clubs that meet there, but also in the match that brings together 2 star players who always compete for who is the best among them. Now it is very difficult for us to see el clasico just like during their era, something that I will miss.
I think that beside these two clubs also Atletico Madrid is on a really good run who unfortunately were stopped because of the International break that we are in right now.They did beat Real Madrid in the derby and with that type of game play they showed they can absolutely win against Barcelona too at their home soil.Atletico Madrid has a difficulty to win games against weaker and average teams and it is there that they lack the focus and motivation to get all the points,that is a point where the coach of them should work very hard if he wants to be in the title fight this season and chances are high they can.
Atletico Madrid has emerged as the man when it comes to the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid, and it must be recognized that they are also putting pressure so as to make the competition more interesting. It is not uncommon for them to become champions to beat Real Madrid and Barcelona.
In La Liga, these 3 clubs are the main competitors, precisely in the top 3, they take turns beating each other. It's just that in 4th place there is always a shift in competition there, I can't even predict exactly who will occupy that place, because almost every season it will change.
There is no problem at all about Modric being on the bench because it means that Real Madrid have managed to regenerate players very well. After all, Modric contract will also expire at the end of this season, and it is also very unlikely for Real Madrid to extend Modric contract because Modric age is no longer young to play longer in the Real Madrid squad. So yes, the elimination of Modric from the main Real Madrid squad is clear, it is not a problem whatsoever because this factor is precisely for the good of Real Madrid for the long term too of course.
Yes, that's right, with such a shift in position, it can be concluded that their regeneration process is going well. Because trust in young players has increased a lot, and with that, the playing hours of young players will be more and that is very good for their flying hours.
Especially now they have Jude Bellingham who has played very well since he was brought in from Borussia Dortmund. Real Madrid should have no trouble rotating players now, as they have the same players coming off the bench.