Real Madrid staff member was in attendance for Barcelona vs Osasuna – report | OneFootball

Real Madrid’s special comeback win over Atletico Madrid gifted them with a place in the final of the Supercopa de Espana. Last night, the second semifinal played out and Barcelona emerged victorious to join Los Blancos in the title clash.

Goals from Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal helped the Catalans get the better of Osasuna and earn a place in the finale. On Sunday night, the Superclasico finale will decide who lifts the title of the Spanish Super Cup champions.

Real Madrid do not rest

According to reports from Gonzalo de Martorell, Real Madrid are not taking the competition lightly. They are the favourites to take home the title on Sunday given their rich run of form, yet, understand that they must not be complacent.

As revealed by the Spanish journalist, a member of Real Madrid’s staff was present at the Barcelona vs Osasuna game at Al-Awwal stadium to record the game with a tactical camera and aid in Carlo Ancelotti’s preparation.

Needless to say, the output of his effort will serve as the crux based on which the Italian manager will draw his game plan.

Barcelona pulled the same trick

As highlighted by the media yesterday, Real Madrid are not the only camp hoping to learn a thing or two from the opposition’s clash.

Barcelona sent a member of their coaching staff to Al-Awwal Stadium on Wednesday night to spy on the Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid game. Toni Lobo, David Prats, and Sergio Garcia were all present to analyze the match and take notes so as to aid Xavi’s planning.

Special attention was paid to set-pieces, for it has been a growing trend to score from the dead ball in recent Real Madrid games.

With both teams going all out to get an insider’s view of the other, one can tell that both Barcelona and Real Madrid are ready to go all out when they lock horns on Sunday.

One can expect a thrilling encounter between the two Spanish giants with nail-biting action until the end.