Even if friendlies are not be taken seriously, it's still a determiner to checking how well a team has developed. This is not the first El clasico between the two and it's always interesting to watch them.
There is definitely no doubt that even if Real Madrid lost to Barca, they put up a good fight. New signing, Raphina opened the score sheet for Barca and to be honest, they would have scored more if the opportunity had presented itself.
Maybe, this season can see Xavi and his men claiming the first position.
I even see that the abilities of the two teams (Real Madrid and Barcelona) are now on par again so it is very possible if for example Barcelona can be in first place next season and I will not be so surprised because in Barcelona there are already some good players who can relied on by Xavi in the next season. And I am sure that the duel between the two will be even more exciting next season in La Liga.
Barcelona have spent more than 100 million euros to bring in new players, even though Barcelona is in an unstable financial condition, it shows
Barcelona's seriousness to return to dominate La Liga next season. There is a possibility that Barcelona are also eyeing the Champions League trophy,
but if it's true that Barcelona can win trophies next season I won't be surprised. Because Barcelona have many quality players that Xavi can use
to win trophies next season.
I am a little surprised by the movement of Real Madrid in the transfer market, it seems Real Madrid are too confident with the current squad.
Even though Real Madrid should have brought in some new players, especially Real Madrid need a wing back to be able to strengthen the defense,
and also Real Madrid need substitute from Benzema. Moreover, Luka Jovic has moved to Fiorentina, it is impossible with a busy schedule to force
Benzema to be played in all competitions. Benzema's risk of injury is very high, I hope Real Madrid realize the importance of signing a new striker.