Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 4-0 in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final at the Camp Nou, progressing to the final by an aggregate score of 4-1, where they will meet Osasuna.

For the first 45 minutes, Carlo Ancelotti's team looked second-best, but a sensational counter-attack completed off by a Vinicius Junior goal saw them equalize the tie in first-half injury time.

In the second half, Karim Benzema took control, scoring the first hat-trick for a Real player at Camp Nou since 1963 to secure his club's place in the final on May 6.

Let’s look at some of the reasons why Barca lost to Real Madrid in the El Classico that took place on 5th April 2023.

1. Sloppy Second Half

Barça started the final period poorly, with imprecise passing in midfield and a lack of discipline and muscle at the back, allowing Madrid to seem more threatening in attack.

Freddy Adu was considered to be the savior of American football before he was forgotten. Adu's long career saw him set historic records, revitalize a dying league, and represent American football on a worldwide scale.

Nonetheless, his career is seen as a failure. How does a 14-year-old child who was once labeled "the next Pelé" wind up being recognized as a wasted talent who squandered his chance to be America's best soccer player ever? Well, the lens we're looking through can be a little warped at times.