Harry who?! Watkins makes England case as Kane watches on

How it feels to beat Lionel Messi

Why Man Utd & Liverpool both want Argentine teen Soler

Top 25 African players of the 21st century - ranked

Vini's nightmare goes on as Brazil drop more WCQ points

Mendes responds to Ronaldo criticism of Portugal players

Raphinha surprises wonderkid Yamal with £10k gold iPhone

Real Madrid midfielder announces shock retirement in emotional letter

Rodri admits he wouldn't have even chosen Vinicius Jr. as Ballon d'Or runner-up

'Please leave him alone!' - Deschamps sends out Mbappe plea

‘Can't think long term’ – Ronaldo admits he may not reach 1,000 goals

Endrick set to be offered 'escape route' out of Real Madrid

Twellman reportedly investigated for physical altercation

<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="match-schedule">{"type":"match-schedule","data":{"channelId":"92686d1e-5985-40e1-80f3-6f5a54f55b39","competitionId":"34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t"}}</script><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Barcelona thump Real Madrid 4-0</li><li>Flick employs high defensive line</li><li>Casada praises manager's tactics</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

'The balls' to play a high line! Barcelona's Marc Casado in awe of Hansi Flick's tactics which were crucial to El Clasico victory at Real Madrid

LaLiga

Celta Vigo

Barcelona

Leganes

Real Madrid

<p>Following <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-player-ratings-vs-real-madrid-robert-lewandowski-lamine-yamal/blt333bce952088ee46" target="_blank">Barca's El Clasico triumph</a> on Saturday, midfielder Casado said it took a lot of "balls" from manager Flick to play with such a high defensive line in the contest. However, it worked as Los Blancos star Kylian Mbappe alone was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-sets-unwanted-15-year-la-liga-record-real-madrid-barcelona/bltd364fe8e87b71ce8" target="_blank">caught offside on eight occasions against the Blaugrana</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>He said, via <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2024/10/27/recado-casado-increible-huevos-linea-defensiva-asi-alta.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>: "It's incredible to have the balls to have such a high defensive line. We've been doing it all season, the defensive work of this team is spectacular. It's incredible and at the moment it's working for us."</p>

WHAT MARC CASADO SAID

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-unveil-hansi-flick-xavi-to-depart/blt832342acfe703bb6" target="_blank">Flick took over from Xavi as Barcelona boss</a> in the summer and so far he has had an excellent start at the Catalan outfit. He has won 12 games and lost just two in all competitions. They are firing in the Champions League and are six points clear at the top of La Liga, too. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Flick's in-form Barca are next in La Liga action on Sunday at home to Espanyol, before travelling to Serbia on November 6 to take on Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

'The balls' to play a high line! Barcelona's Marc Casado in awe of Hansi Flick's tactics which were crucial to El Clasico victory at Real Madrid | Goal.com

Barcelona&apos;s Marc Casado praised manager Hansi Flick&apos;s tactical bravery in their 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu.

&apos;The balls&apos; to play a high line! Barcelona&apos;s Marc Casado in awe of Hansi Flick&apos;s tactics which were crucial to El Clasico victory at Real Madrid