Real Madrid looked better than the result. I know it was just 1-0 but they played a very very different style of football and that is a lot more narrow compared to other years as well and they played amazingly. They had so many chance and the goalkeeper just saved the balls so it is not like a big deal at the moment. I think it is clear that we are going to end up with a good result here for them this season.
This was the first game of the season and they are already showing signs that they are playing quite well. It means that they are going to play a lot better with this system when they get used to it. Mbappe was great, but this time they are playing with all players. Even defenders found open shots and took them, which wasn't something we saw that much before this season. Which means they are going to be a lot better with time.
Osasuna played a decisive game against Real Madrid, and although Real Madrid performed well, they lacked a creative midfield. If Real Madrid had a creative midfield that could make those last passes in the box, they would score more than one goal against Osasuna, regardless of how Osasuna defended. Barcelona will score more than one goal if they play because they have Pedri, who can make those passes. Real Madrid relies on Arda Guler, yet he is incapable of making those passes.
There are levels to these things and Real Madrid has proven again that they are a classy team. I remember back then, Rashford has said in several occasions that Ronaldo is the best player but after he signed for Barcelona, immediately, he proclaimed Messi the best which brought back the old argument that Barcelona forces it players to say that their own is the best. Mastantuono press conference was few days ago and he proclaimed that Messi was the best player for him and their was no fuss or anything from Real Madrid. Class is indeed permanent.
You think Jose Mourinho lied when he said Barcelona has no dream, but obsession with Real Madrid? He was correct, and a lot of Barcelona fans claimed that he was saying this because he had previously coached Real Madrid. Mourinho had played for Barcelona and was therefore familiar with the team. Barcelona is jealous of Real Madrid, which is why Real Madrid will always be ahead of them in everything. Real Madrid is the greatest club in the world, and their League titles, Champions League titles and best players have demonstrated that they are the greatest football team in history. If Barcelona has the opportunity, it will blame Real Madrid for its financial problems.