Los Rojiblancos ran over the top of a poor Barcelona. “We played horribly,” said Pedri. “No Excuses,” read Diario Sport’s front page

Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid coasted to a 3-1 win over Villarreal in a game marked by some poor officiating.

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Will last weekend’s Madrid derby be an early turning point in this season? With Los Colchoneros scoring big, and Los Blancos hosting Villarreal, could Simeone haul Atléti towards the top?

Pete and I don’t have the answer – but we will do after this weekend. Here’s our usual segment to prepare you for Jornada 8, which also features:

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We might have expected more glitz and glamour last night – but, in the end, it’s job done for Luis Enrique and Paris Saint-Germain.

For Hansi Flick, there are CLEARLY jobs still to be done! Last night’s defeat raised some serious questions about physicality, aggression and stamina, which Pete and I spoke about with the Socios at full-time.

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