Just hours before the big Clásico in La Liga between Real Madrid and Barça as part of the eleventh matchday, a major decision has been made on the Madrid side, determined to claim all three points.
The moment both Spanish giants have eagerly awaited has arrived. Competing to win this season, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will engage in an intense showdown this Saturday. Following resounding midweek victories in the Champions League, neither the Madrid nor Catalan side can afford any slip-ups. To close the gap with their great rival, Carlo Ancelotti’s team is set on using every available strategy to secure the win.
Santiago Bernabéu closed
As reported by Diario AS, Florentino Pérez and his team have decided to close the Santiago Bernabéu this Saturday. To allow supporters to fully create the atmosphere and especially to “rattle” Hansi Flick’s side, who are currently in excellent form, Real Madrid is leveraging the roof closure of their stadium as a crucial asset. While this information might seem minor, it’s significant, as the fan support greatly boosts player performance.
In Tuesday’s match against Borussia Dortmund, Vinicius Junior enjoyed the unyielding support of Madrid fans to achieve a well-timed hat-trick. After the match, the 24-year-old winger, on his way to a possible 2024 Ballon d’Or title, noted that he knew the game would turn as soon as they reduced the deficit, especially with the backing of the fans.
Yes, when the Santiago Bernabéu is closed, as it has been for major clashes in recent years, Carlo Ancelotti’s team performs at an extraordinary level. We’ll see if, at the final whistle from the much-criticised referee José Maria Sanchez Martinez, Real Madrid will have accomplished its mission against the Catalans.
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