A few days ago on March 22, Barcelona took a huge step in their journey of winning their 23rd La Liga title as the team of Luis Enrique claimed a 2-1 victory over their rivals Real Madrid and now all they have to do is secure positive results in the upcoming matches in the Spanish League which will be reaching ita��s end in around 2 months.
Jeremy Mathieu kicked off the match for Barcelona as he scored at the 19th minute but C.Ronaldo tied the match up 1-1 before the half reached ita��s end as both sides went on to their respective dressing rooms well aware that the next goal could seal all 3 points and it was scored by Luis Suarez.
Real Madrid appeared to be the better team in the first half and during a significant part of the 2nd half as well but a splendid performance from Claudio Bravo was enough for Barcelona to only concede one goal throughout the entirety of the match.
This victory could be the difference between winning the Spanish League title of the current season and not being able to win by just a few points and even though Barcelona did not dominate the match as they usually do, it still was a victory.
The former coach and player of Barcelona Johan Cruyff who won the Spanish title on 4 successive years as the manager of the Spanish team is well aware that the club he used to be in charge of was the weaker team throughout a large part of the match but he stated his happiness in seeing that his team was still able to come out on top with the crucial triumph and all 3 points.
“Football is so great, that you can play a match poorly and win. When a team plays well, the logical outcome is a win, but when a team plays poorly and wins…How many balls did Barca concede? Who won on possession? Madrid, no? Well thata��s all that needs to be said.” Johan Cruyff told the media.
Barcelona are known for having playing style where they are able to finish a match having more than 60% of possession and simply being in control of a game but when playing against their rivals Real Madrid, they just couldna��t do it but still managed to emerge as the victorious side.