Alejandro Balde added his first assist of the season on Saturday against Real Madrid (0-4), with a perfect cross headed by Robert Lewandowski that ended up emotionally burying the 'merengue' team. In general terms, the '3' had a very good night, covering the left side with solvency and projecting himself several times in attack.
In the 56th minute, Álex took advantage of a ball into space from Frenkie de Jong. With enough time, the culé defender saw the Polish striker filter between the Madrid centre-backs and, with his left foot, he served a precise pass so that the '9' header was free of mark, crossing the hit to leave Lunin with no options.
Later, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha would close the rout with which Barça extended its advantage at the top of the table with 30 points, 6 more than the 'White House'. In total, Balde completed 35 of 29 passes (90%), with 3 duels won and only 1 lost. In addition, he recovered 4 balls and did not commit any fouls during the 90 minutes.
Balde explained his particular celebration with Lamine Yamal
After the game, the 21-year-old defender talked about the game in the mixed zone, evaluating a fantastic victory in a stadium that is always difficult. "We have all been very good. We are in a very good line. The team came with confidence from the Champions League match and in the end we saw the result on the field," argued the '3'.
Likewise, Álex referred to his particular celebration with Lamine Yamal after the great goal scored by the Barça winger. Balde and '19' danced in front of the Santiago Bernabéu stands. "We were clear that if we scored we were going to dance," he said, laughing. At the same time, he showed his chest for the collective work of the team.
"Many people had doubts about whether we were going to change our style against Madrid, but no. If something is going well, there is no need to change it and today it has been proven," said the Catalan full-back. For Álex it was his tenth league game this season, his ninth as a starter.