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Five things we learned from May’s El Clásico fixture

By Roy Emanuel

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 06: Barcelon players celebrate with fans after the La Liga match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou on May 6, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 06: Barcelon players celebrate with fans after the La Liga match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou on May 6, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) /
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BARCELONA, SPAIN – MAY 06: The Barcelona fans spell out ‘Campions’ prior to the La Liga match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou on May 6, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – MAY 06: The Barcelona fans spell out ‘Campions’ prior to the La Liga match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou on May 6, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) /

Barcelona’s greatness this season has a unique place in history

When all was said and done, a 2-2 draw kept Barcelona rolling towards an undefeated league campaign to go along with their 30th Copa del Rey trophy. Assuming they finish the job (vs. Villarreal, at Levante, vs. Real Sociedad), it will be a marvelous and monumental achievement.

However, with their elimination from the Champions League at the hands of AS Roma, there is a sense of failure mixed into the equation. There shouldn’t be of course, but such is today’s footballing climate that European triumphs can feel like the ultimate goal.

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In the Premier League, there is that same feeling for Manchester City, as Pep Guardiola’s side cruised to a top-flight title but now must watch Liverpool face Real Madrid in the Champions League final.

It does not mean that 2017-18 was bad for Barcelona, it just means that it will be viewed differently by some. With that being said, it was fascinating and enthralling to watch Valverde’s men take it to Madrid with maximum effort and impressive intensity.

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There are still three difficult matches for Barcelona to navigate before the undefeated season is confirmed. But if Sunday’s El Clásico is any indication, the club seem to be set on the right course for success.

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