Paco García Caridad returned to Radio MARCA as a member of “El Corrillo” on Directo MARCA, where together with Rafa Sahuquillo, Manel Bruña, Ulises Sánchez Flor and Joan Prats the Camp Nou Clásico and the upcoming Ballon d'Or Gala were discussed. The match between Real Madrid and Barcelona ended with the White House's victory, and coach José Mourinho received most of the praise for his tactical approach.
At the opinion table, Joan Prats was forceful in stating that “Madrid clearly surpassed Barcelona in a football problem”, highlighting the team's superiority in the organization and execution of the game. Ulises Sánchez-Flor, for his part, highlighted the Madrid coach's ability to reinvent himself and learn from his mistakes, while the other commentators pointed out Hansi Flick's difficulties in finding alternatives when big games require a change of record. The Barça defensive fragility and lack of control with the ball were the central topics of the debate.
French striker Kylian Mbappé was also vindicated after his performance in the Classic, where, after scoring a double, he was once again decisive in a highly demanding scenario. Paco García Caridad defended the attacker, commenting that “having a guy like that in front of you, like Kylian Mbappé, is having a devastating guy in front of you.” The journalist valued his scoring ability and recalled that the Frenchman needs a team that works together to make a difference. Collective sacrifice, defensive solidarity and forcefulness in attack were the keys that explained Madrid's victory.
Regarding the Ballon d'Or Gala, the discussion focused on the candidacies of Harry Kane, Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, highlighting the scoring figures of the Bayern forward and the impact of the great stars of Real Madrid and Barcelona. Listeners also expressed their preference for a Spanish winner, and with the voting already closed, anticipation remains high for the final decision.