Pedri criticizes Barcelona's slow start in El Clasico loss to Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 5:44 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Barcelona midfielder Pedri expressed disappointment after the team's 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in an El Clasico at Spotify Camp Nou. Barcelona fell behind due to first-half mistakes but managed to level the score thanks to Raphinha's goal. A late counter-attack from Real Madrid, finished by Kylian Mbappe, sealed the loss and ended Barcelona's nine-game winning streak. Despite the defeat, Barcelona remains at the top of La Liga, three points ahead of Real Madrid. Pedri acknowledged the need for improvement and emphasized the importance of focusing on the upcoming match against Alaves.
- •Barcelona loses 2-1 to Real Madrid in El Clasico
- •Pedri admits team played poorly in the first half
- •Raphinha equalizes in the second half
- •Kylian Mbappe scores the decisive goal late
- •Barcelona stays atop La Liga, three points ahead
- 5:44 AMYahoo Sports — 'We were very slow!' – Honest Pedri admits Barcelona mistakes in painful El Clasico loss
"Barcelona midfielder Pedri delivered a self-critical assessment of his side's performance following their 2-1 El Clasico defeat to Real Madrid. The Spanish international highlighted first-half errors and slow ball circulation as key factors behind the result.
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