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Are Real Madrid leaving Barcelona behind?
Are Real Madrid about to leave Barcelona behind, both on and off the pitch?
After losing Saturday’s El Clasico and then seeing Lionel Messi collect a record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, you can bet there were a few people at Barcelona, hankering for the old days..
Add to that, Jude Bellingham’s goals, and last night’s Kopa Trophy win — the award for the best under-21 player - it's clear Real Madrid are looking towards the future.
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Barcelona writer Pol Ballus, Spanish football editor Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero & tactics writer Michael Cox…
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Additional production: Jay Beale
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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