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Absolutely. I think that we all expected Real Madrid to lose or, at most, draw, after their horrible start of the match losing by 2-0; but, although they were visitors, they managed to score three goals and eventually win the game. It will be interesting to see Real Madrid and Barcelona compete for the Cup (Copa del Rey), if both teams manage to reach the final, as it can be an opportunity for Madrid to amend their loss in the Super Cup. Otherwise, Barça's chances for the triplet (League and both Cups) will be really high.
Villarreal played well in the first half, they dominated attacks on Real Madrid's defense and that's why Real Madrid lost in the first half with 2 goals. Real Madrid's defense has been in trouble lately even though they were able to win in the end. But lucky, Real Madrid qualified for the next round after a 2-3 comeback from Villarreal.
There is indeed a possibility that Real Madrid and Barcelona will meet again in the Copa Del Rey regardless of whether it is in the quarter-finals, semi-finals or maybe the final. I'm expecting Real Madrid vs Barcelona in the final, it's going to be so much more to look forward to.
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Worse still, Villarreal was the same time that inflicted a loss to Real Madrid in la Liga not so long ago, therefore seeing Villarreal lead Real Madrid by 2 goals in First have made me feel it was over for them. Last Night's match was more like those late night UCL comebacks that Real Madrid had last season. I guess the never-say-die attitude is still there in the club, but there is much need on improving the defense. It's in so much shambles lately.
The fact is that Villarreal has proven that Real Madrid cannot be underestimated at any time and in any current competition.
Villarreal had forced Real Madrid to be under pressure for more than 50 minutes of regular time, but in the second half Real Madrid managed to find a way to comeback and score 3 goals.
Real Madrid must improve the quality of their defense better if they want to win the title this season, while if not then they will have to give up a lot of competition without a title this season. Then they can't just rely on Benzema to score goals, so Madrid also need a good striker to replace Benzema when it get stuck.
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Barcelona have all it takes to be crowned laliga champions with incredible performance from their players. The team is becoming stronger without beckoning on any player in their games, Robert Lewandowski and Raphina seems to be enjoying their prime time in barça after lifting their first trophy for their new club. They're ranked first on the league table with topping their pre-eminent rival Real Madrid with 3 points. Barça will face real betis who are sitting at spot six on the table, wouldn't be a hard knot for the bluagrana to crack despite been away in the game.
Of course Barcelona have a good possibility of winning the La Liga title this season, but it is still too early to draw conclusions.
Barcelona's defense is good so far, they are still strong in defense especially in La Liga where Barcelona have conceded only 6 goals in their last 16 matches and they are the only team with the lowest number of goals conceded so far.