SPANISH - Ruud Gullit surprised by the impressive performance of FC Barcelona in the second half of El Clasico action counter Real Madrid on Saturday (23/12/2017).
The awe of the game Lionel Messi et al delivered Gullit when he became a beIN Sports commentator for the game.
Barcelona won 3-0 victory over Real Madrid at home, Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, through goals Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi, and Aleix Vidal.
"In the first half Real Madrid hit Barca with good, but in the second half of their pressing lost completely," said the Dutch national team legend.
Barcelona players can penetrate the midfield with ease. I'm at the studio to see it and do not believe it, "said the former AC Milan player continued.
On the occasion, Gullit also highlighted the performance of Real Madrid midfielder, Mateo Kovacic.
In the first half, Kovacic actually included one of the performers who look slick.
Based on Opta's records, he became the only player on the field with 100 percent bait accuracy (out of 24 decoys released, all on target).
However, the Croatian is considered to fail to prevent the movement of Barcelona midfielder, Ivan Rakitic, who contributed to the creation of goals Suarez.
"Kovacic just got away from the ball when Ivan Rakitic brought the ball before Luis Suarez's goal," Gullit said.
"It's too easy for Barca, I do not believe in. Is the Madrid player weary? No, pressing does not waste too much energy if you do it as a team and not an individual."
Barcelona are now getting stronger at the top of La Liga Spain by packing 45 points, or winning 9 points from Atletico Madrid who ranks second.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are still in 4th position with a collection of 31 points.