FC Barcelona were unable to keep up their winning run in La Liga as they were defeated by Real Madrid in the tenth league game of the season. [The Merengues inflicted a 1-2 defeat on the Blaugranes](https://barcanewsnetwork.com/cubarsi-8-0-yamal-5-5-fc-barcelona-1-2-real-madrid-player-ratings/) at the Spotify Camp Nou, but the Catalans are still three points ahead of them on the league table.
Barcelona were clearly in better form ahead of this match and were the favorites to win, especially as they were playing at home. However, the team was unable to put in a good performance to get their desired result.
As [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20261025/1004243175/pedri-no-hicimos-gran-partido-estuvimos-lentos-falto-ritmo.html) has reported, one Blaugrana player, Pedri, also recognized this as he talked to DAZN after the end of the match. The Canarian rued his team’s poor level, especially during the first half:
**“Overall, we didn’t play a great match. We weren’t ourselves in the first half, and there were things we could have done better. We equalised in the second half and played better, but their second goal came from a transition that we didn’t defend well.”**
While highlighting some of his team’s mistakes, the Barcelona midfielder also recognized that his team will get the chances to get better results as the season unfolds:
**“We lacked tempo on the ball. We were very slow in the first half and gave the ball away cheaply far too often, and against teams like these, you pay the price. We have to improve to keep moving forward. It’s three points. We wanted to win El Clásico in front of our fans, but the season is a long one.**
**The league season is a long one. It’s a match we all wanted to win and dedicate to the fans. It wasn’t to be, and we’re leaving feeling sad, but we have to focus on the next game. There’s a long way to go, and the league isn’t won here.”**
After suffering two defeats in a row, leaders like Pedri will have to stand up and push their team to improve their level going forward. Hopefully, the Canarian will lead by example and will help Barcelona get back to winning ways when they face Alaves on Saturday.