: Missing key stars like Pedri, Robert Lewandowski, and Ousmane Dembélé, Barcelona abandoned their usual possession-heavy style. They finished with just 35% possession—their lowest in over a decade—choosing instead to sit deep and absorb pressure.
While there have been several 0-1 matches between these giants, the most prominent "story" of a 0-1 Barcelona victory at the Santiago Bernabéu occurred in the on March 2, 2023. The Story of the Unconventional Clásico
: Despite having the lion's share of the ball, Real Madrid failed to register a single shot on target for the entire 90 minutes. Veterans like Karim Benzema were stifled by a makeshift but resolute defense led by Ronald Araújo and Jules Koundé.
: The game’s only goal arrived in the 26th minute in chaotic fashion. Ferran Torres slipped a pass to Franck Kessié, whose shot was saved by Thibaut Courtois only to bounce off Real Madrid defender Éder Militão and trickle into the net for an own goal .