Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde goes seven Clasico undefeated alongside Guardiola

Real Mrid played against Barcelona in a controversial match at Camp u on December 18, 2019. match ended in a draw with both sides maintaining a clean sheet throughout game. draw marked a new record for Barcelona manr Ernesto Valverde.

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Ernesto Valverde equals Pep Guardiola's El Clasico record

Ernesto Valverde has mand to equal former Barcelona manr Pep Guardiola’s unbeaten record in El Clasico. With four wins and three draws in ir last seven games against Real Mrid, Barcelona have mand to maintain an unbeaten streak of seven matches. last time Barcelona went undefeated for seven games was between 2011 and 2012 under Guardiola.

Barcelona last lost against Real Mrid in Super Copa de Espana

Ernesto Valverde took charge at Camp u from his predecessor Luis Enrique in 2017. Valverde’s first official game was against Real Mrid in Super Copa de Espana at Camp u. Real Mrid bettered Barcelona in both legs with a 5-1 aggregate.  

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Real Mrid captain Sergio Ramos has criticised VAR decisions during game

Real Mrid captain Sergio Ramos has raised doubts over accessibility of VAR after game. Ramos questioned decisions of officials on denying two appeals for penalties, which were also t re-checked by VAR.  Ramos mentioned about two incidents against his fellow centre back Raphael Varane. 

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match was marred by protests

Thousands of Catalonian independence protesters gared outside stium. y started raising slogans demanding independence for Catalonia. y started making temporary barrices that were later cleared by Spanish police. Many protesters wearing masks were charged for setting dustbins on fire. It is believed that 12 people were injured in clashes between protesters and Spanish police. Nine h been arrested.

Barcelona are still top of LaLiga

draw means that Barcelona are still top of LaLiga with 36 points, while Real Mrid are second with equal points. Real Mrid will next play against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, December 22, 2019 (December 23 IST). While Barcelona will face Alaves on Saturday, December 21.

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