Barcelona Dominates El Clasico, Mbappe's Woes Continue
Barcelona absolutely crushed Real Madrid in a thrilling El Clasico match, while Kylian Mbappe's struggles continued in a disappointing outing for PSG.
Let's break down these two big stories from the weekend's action:
Barcelona's Dominance
Barcelona's 4-0 demolition of Real Madrid was a statement performance. They were simply the better team in every aspect of the game. From the first whistle, they pressed high, controlled possession, and created countless chances.
It was a nightmare for Real Madrid, who looked completely lost and out of sorts. They were missing their usual energy and creativity, and were simply unable to cope with Barcelona's intensity.
The game highlighted the gulf in quality between the two teams, and serves as a massive boost for Barcelona's title ambitions. This was a real statement victory that will send shockwaves through the league.
Mbappe's Frustrations
It wasn't all sunshine and roses for the big names this weekend. Kylian Mbappe, who's usually scoring for fun, struggled to find his rhythm in PSG's disappointing draw against Rennes.
Mbappe looked frustrated throughout the game, constantly trying to force things and take on too many players. He was clearly missing his usual confidence and sharpness.
He's gotta find his form soon if PSG want to challenge for the Champions League title, and this wasn't the performance they needed to start the season.
Overall, a weekend of mixed fortunes for some of the game's biggest stars. While Barcelona celebrated a huge victory, Mbappe's woes continued. It will be interesting to see how these two teams bounce back in their next outings.