Real Madrid gets the better of Barcelona in Sunday El Clasico meeting at the Camp Nou with David Alaba and Lucas making the difference for the Los Blancos.
Barcelona lost 2:1 in their first-ever El Clasico of Lionel Messi’s absence in over 20 years.
Carlo Ancelotti men came into the game as the favourite having started the season on a better note than Barcelona who had lost a game and record three draws this season.
Alaba struck in on the 32 minutes following an assist from Rodrygo to seal a first-half win for the visitors.
Sergio Aguero began his life at Barcelona after Koeman sent him in on the 74 minutes and got a consolation goal for the Catalans after Lucas had doubled Madrid’s lead.
Ronald Koeman remains under pressure following Barcelona stuttering start to the season. There have been reports that the Dutch will be axed from the club after a back-to-back loss to Bayern Munich and Benfica respectively in the UEFA Champions League.
Barcelona now sits at 9th position with 15point. while Madrid is second with 20 points.
