After the dreadful showing in Milan and losing 2-0 to a objectively weaker opponent  anyone could guess that the lesson was learned and the coaching staff would react to the obvious tactical deficiencies and  the toothless display in the attacking department. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing …

The previous day Madrid lost to Betis 1-0 and doing so dramatically decreased their hopes of retaining the hard fought LaLiga title remaining 8 points behind the Blaugrana. It was the Catalans time to act and grasp this opportunity. The trip to Valencia to face Levante has always proved difficult …