Szczęsny was asked about the match-winning moment and explained he was not expecting the net to bulge when he saw his team-mate shape up to shoot. “To be honest, when Koundé was preparing to shoot, I was already preparing to organize the defense because I didn’t expect the ball to go in.

The third El Clásico of the season took place in Sevilla. Winning this one could give a team not only glory but also a trophy to take home. For FC Barcelona, this was another stop on their road to try to win the four trophies available for them this season.