Real Madrid and Barcelona are each playing this match around the core players within their teams.
Barcelona is playing around Messi, while Real Madrid is centered on Chen Zhong, competing against Barcelona. Initially, the two teams maintained a delicate balance, but after Real Madrid scored, Barcelona's rhythm got a bit chaotic, and this performance showed on Barcelona's players.
Pique's yellow card exposed their eagerness.
The yellow card was taken very unnecessarily, Guardiola even repeatedly slapped his forehead, casting an odd look at Pique.
In such a game where losing isn't an option, just under 30 minutes in, you gave me a yellow card; are you trying to make things difficult for me?
Mourinho saw Barcelona's slightly embarrassed appearance, and he couldn't hide the smile on his face.
In Mourinho's view, the advantage is mine now; as long as I play steadily, in Barcelona's eagerness, chances will keep appearing.
In fact, Mourinho's prediction wasn't entirely wrong.
