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Real Madrid showed its competitive DNA in a match that was very well prepared tactically. Real Madrid's speed on the counter proved lethal in the end. La Liga is still alive and with wind in the sails, the Champions League just got a lot more interesting.

Barcelona v Real Madrid : The biggest club match in the world is back. Mourinho has some critical decisions to make. In this video, I volunteer my ideal lineup and suggest 10 key things Real Madrid has to do to win this match.

Three saves last night reminded us of something Madridistas should never take for granted: Thibaut Courtois is the best goalkeeper in the world.In this video I break down the five things every elite goalkeeper must do to be effective, and show why Courtois is the best in each one. Along the way we go back to Paris, 2022: nine saves against Liverpool, a Champions League final won almost single-handedly, and one of the greatest goalkeeping performances the competition has ever seen.Goalkeepers rarely get the credit they deserve. A great save is remembered for five minutes. A mistake is remembered for years. This is my attempt to give Courtois some of the credit he has earned.Is Courtois the best in the world, or is there someone you’d put above him? Tell me in the comments.⚪ Join the Global Madridista Club for members-only watchalongs, Bernabéu Hot Takes, extra Uncle’s Corner episodes and exclusive videos

Real Madrid 4-1 RB Leipzig. A complete performance at the Bernabéu.Tonight Madrid played with intensity, speed and verticality from the first whistle. The work rate was exceptional, the transitions were sharp, and for once every decision from the bench seemed to land. Mourinho got his calls right, and the team responded.Arda Güler was on another level, controlling the tempo and creating constantly. And Diomande’s volley is one we’ll be talking about for a long What did you make of tonight’s performance? Let me know in the comments.🔔 Subscribe for calm, analytical Real Madrid coverage from steps away from the Bernabéu.⭐ Join the Global Madridista Club for members-only content.

Last night’s Betis vs Barcelona was one of the worst refereeing performances I’ve seen in La Liga, and sadly I have seen many. ▶ The Barça goal scored while fouling a Betis player, and how it stood▶ The high boot that should have cancelled another Barça goal, which also looked offside, with no VAR review at all▶ Lamine shoving opponents and getting only a yellow, while the Betis player who reacted was sent off▶ What this says about the state of refereeing and VAR in La LigaBetis fans, Madridistas, neutrals: was this the worst officiated match of the season? Tell me in the comments.🔔 Subscribe to The Global Madridista for Real Madrid and La Liga analysis