The latest Clasico result is just another proof we've been at the level of Real Madrid lately – and we're arguably even better than them in some aspects.
We are more tactically advanced
Real Madrid's creative football these days is often dependent on the form of their two biggest stars – Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior. Last season, each of the two heavily overperformed their xG [expected goals] stats, proving they can score a lot from non-obvious positions.
Carlo Ancelotti's football is often pragmatic and highly effective, yet 'suffering' - something Xavi's Barca experienced against Atletico Madrid lately - is a thing Real Madrid resort to quite often to win games.
Xavi's Barcelona side are much more variable even with Robert Lewandowski as the top scorer – and the Barca boss' successful solution to form a 4-midfielder diamond in the latest game proves that. We are once again capable of keeping the ball at our feet and dictating the game tempo, forcing the opposition to get used to it. This is golden quality.
Our young talents are way more competitive
Players like Pedri, Gavi and Ronald Araujo are already head and shoulders above Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga and Rodrygo, let alone talents like Sergio Arribas and Vinicius Tobias their fans badly want to get promoted.
When your teenagers drop a masterclass against the reigning Champions League winners, you see how jealous Madridistas are – they'd love to have a few breakthrough gems in their ranks too. The truth is Barca will always have an advantage here.
We are hungrier
Real Madrid fans can say whatever they want, but the truth is their team sometimes seem to be suffering from a 'burnout'. A lot has been won in blood and sweat in the past few years - including the latest Champions League cup - and it's always difficult to replicate the success this way.
Xavi's Barca have a clear plan and an obvious desire to win plenty of stuff in the coming years – simply because the majority of the squad haven't experienced the feeling of glory.
