The Rest Is Football Trent Benched But Makes Decisive Impact In Madrid Derby
Mar 24, 2026
A tense Madrid derby with a late substitution that changes the game and sparks debate about a player's discipline. Vini Jr shines with a match-winning performance and Valverde adds a key goal. Barcelona scrape a 1-0 win thanks to top goalkeeper saves. La Liga's weekend drama includes managerial news, shocks, and stirring comebacks.
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Barcelona Barely Survive Thanks To Goalkeeper
- Barcelona scraped a 1-0 win despite being below their best and relying on goalkeeper Joan Garcia for multiple key saves.
- Hansi Flick made just one change from the midweek 7-2 game, leaving the side looking tired in the second half and underlining fixture congestion impact.
La Liga Enjoyed A European Week Against The Premier League
- La Liga sides had a strong week in Europe with Atletico, Real Madrid and Barcelona all progressing against Premier League opponents.
- Gary Lineker and Alex Aljoe note Champions League intensity differs and Real Madrid raise performance specifically for European nights.
Trent Benched Then Assists Derby Winner
- Trent Alexander-Arnold was reportedly dropped for being late to training but came off the bench to assist Vinicius Jr's winner in the Madrid derby.
- The assist came amid a difficult week after Trent was left out of Thomas Tuchel's England 35-man squad.