Yang Yang scored a hat-trick again as Real Madrid thrashed Barcelona 4–1 at Camp Nou!
After the El Clásico ended, all of Spain—and indeed the entire football world—was once again caught up in a frenzy.
The clashes between Real Madrid and Barcelona always drew the attention of the whole world, and this time was no exception.
Countless fans had stayed glued to their televisions, hoping to watch the greatest showdown in world football. Instead, this match left them feeling as though something was stuck in their throats, unable to spit it out or swallow it down. The internet was soon buzzing with heated discussion.
Real Madrid had beaten Barcelona 4–1, successfully widening their lead in the league table to seven points. With only ten rounds remaining and no particularly strong opponents ahead, everyone believed Real Madrid had essentially secured the title. There was no suspense left.
Yet many people had their own opinions about the match itself.
Both teams had played far too cautiously in the first half. The awkward 0–0 draw was the perfect reflection of a dull game.
Many fans felt that the cautious Louis Enrique had encountered an equally cautious Ancelotti.
Some even believed that if Yang Yang had not broken through Barcelona's goal with a magnificent volley, the match might ultimately have ended 0–0, just like the 2003 Champions League Final that Ancelotti had once overseen.
Some Real Madrid fans said this was not the Ancelotti they knew. They missed the Real Madrid side from the first half of the season, the one that had played such relentless attacking football, rather than this overly cautious team that won games but lacked aggression.
Still, fans who thought this way were ultimately in the minority. The vast majority of Real Madrid supporters were satisfied with the result.
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