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Who is the best here? Real Madrid and Barcelona head to head Israel today

2022-08-12T06:45:42.267Z


The comparison between Real Madrid and Barcelona shows an advantage for the Blancos in most positions (85-90.5), but history does not promise them anything • The season in Spain will open tonight, and with it the race for the championship will begin


The Spanish league will start tonight, and as always the big question is - Real Madrid or Barcelona?

So it's true, Atlético Madrid and Sevilla will argue that they should not be ignored, but let's be real - there is almost no doubt that the battle for the title will be between the champion in white and her runner-up.

This is not what happened last season.

Real cruised to the championship without competition, while Barça had a shocking and bloody season.

She got into huge debts, lost Leo Messi, the failed coach Ronald Koeman was fired and replaced by Xavi, who stabilized the team but not beyond that.

This season it should be different due to Barcelona's impressive armament.

As of this writing, the newly acquired players still cannot play due to bureaucracy, but it is likely that by the opening game tomorrow everything will be resolved.

Just before the opening whistle for the new season, it's time to compare the expected lineups of the two big leagues.

The teams in the first battle of the season in Vegas, photo: Getty

Goalkeeper:


Thibaut Courtois 9 / Marc-Andre ter Stegen 8


Real's Belgian Courtois has positioned himself as the best goalkeeper in the world.

He was the standout in the last Champions League final, and throughout last season he showed incredible ability.

Ter Stegen also remains an excellent goalkeeper, but has lost a bit of his confidence, partly due to the shaky defense that played before him at Barca.

Courtois.

The best in the world, photo: EPA

Right-back


Dani Carvajal 8 / Ronald Araujo 7.5


The 30-year-old Carvajal has long since become a permanent member of Real's team, and although he is not a phenomenon, he receives enormous credit for his game wisdom, aggressiveness and responsibility.

On the other hand, Xavi still hasn't decided who will be his right-back, although it is clear that Sergi Roberto and Sergiono Deste do not meet his standards.

At the moment it seems that Araujo, who prefers to play as a stopper, will be shifted to the position, although Jules Conde, who was acquired from Sevilla, is also familiar with the role.

Brakeman


Ader Militau 8 / Andreas Christensen 7.5


Militau very successfully stepped into the huge shoes of Sergio Ramos, and almost eclipsed the legendary brakeman who moved to PSG.

The Brazilian is fast, aggressive and almost never makes a mistake.

In contrast, the Danish Christensen came to Barca from Chelsea, where he had several great seasons.

He is supposed to be Gerard Pique's successor.

He'll take some time to get into things, but he's a tremendous power addition.

Stopper


David Alaba 8 / Jules Conde 8


Alaba arrived at Real a year ago and fit perfectly into Ancelotti's lineup.

The Austrian adds a lot of experience, maturity and composure to the defending European champion.

The 23-year-old Conde arrived at Barca after three great seasons in Seville, where he established his status as one of the best stoppers in the world.

After the disappointment at Leclerc, Xavi is convinced that the fast and energetic Conde will dramatically improve his defensive game.

Alaba.

He scored in the Super Cup final, photo: IPA

Left back


Ferlan Mendy 7 / Jordi Alba 6


Mendy succeeded Marcelo in the position.

Although he does not have the attacking abilities of the Brazilian, he is much better than him in the defensive aspect.

At Barca, the left back position could be a weak point.

Alba is already 33 years old, and last season the decrease in ability and speed was already evident.

This is why Barça is trying to acquire Marcos Alonso from Chelsea.

Fullback


Casemiro 8.5 / Sergio Busquets 7.5


Even if you look, it's hard to believe you'll find a better fullback than Casemiro.

The Brazilian is a silent monster.

He cleans the area between the defense and the midfield, almost never fails to save the ball, and the other players of the team know that there is someone to trust.

In front of him, the 34-year-old Busquets remains the same smart and sophisticated midfielder, to whom Xavi owes his calmness to the lively youngsters, but his age is also becoming problematic.

Midfielder


Toni Kroos 7.5 / Pedri 8.5


The 32-year-old Kroos is starting his ninth season at Real, and he continues to be the same smart midfielder who knows how to shift his weight from side to side at exactly the right timing.

In contrast, the 19-year-old Pedri is a completely different story: a football genius who follows in the footsteps of Xavi and Andres Iniesta.

He is the future of Barcelona and the Spanish national team.

A player whose every touch on the ball is magic.

Padre.

Every touch is magic, photo: AFP

Midfielder


Luka Modric 8 - Gabi 7.5


Modric is already 36 years old, but there is no decrease in his abilities.

The Croatian continues to be one of Real's most creative players, and his partnership with Casemiro and Kroos is almost telepathic.

On the other hand, Gabi, whose age is half that of Modric's, is a typical product of "La Masia".

Not the finished product yet, but he too, like Pedri, is on his way to becoming a world star.

Right wing


Federico Valverde 8 – Rafinha 8


Carlo Ancelotti diverted Uruguay to the right side of the attack, and "Peda" adapted himself perfectly to the requirements.

The speed, power, vision of the game and accurate passes made him the player of the team.

Rafinha, the Brazilian bought from Leeds, was one of Barca's standouts in the pre-season.

He's supposed to give her back Ronaldinho's samba, and he's also not a bad scorer at all.

Left wing


Vinicius 9 - Ousmane Dembele 7.5


After last season there are no longer any doubts about Vinicius.

The goals, the assists, the dribbling and the cooperation with Karim Benzema made him at the age of 22 one of the best players in the world.

Dembele, on the other hand, is still not convincing.

There is no doubt about the talent, but at Barca he is seen as a lazy player, who suffers steep ups and downs in ability.

Vinicius with Ancelotti, photo: Getty

Striker


Karim Benzema 9.5 - Robert Lewandowski 9


Last season was the best in the 34-year-old Benzema's career, and according to many he is currently the best striker in the world.

In many games he was unstoppable, and in his case too age has no effect.

Barca signed Lewandowski, who in terms of numbers surpasses Benzema, but the Pole is coming to a new team, a new league, and it will be interesting to see how long it will take him to acclimatize.

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