Overview

• The derby defeat ended Real Madrid’s perfect LaLiga start and allowed Barcelona to move into first place.
• Madrid led twice before collapsing after halftime, conceding three without reply at the Metropolitano.
• Valdano said "the monster has been revived" as he highlighted an intensity gap and vulnerability to crosses.
• Cadena SER reported that Xabi Alonso reproached his players for passivity, disjointed attacking play and defensive softness.
• Paco González criticised Alonso’s in-game management as conservative and lacking adjustments, comparing it to Carlo Ancelotti’s approach.