Barca put four goals past Madrid in consecutive matches for the first time in Clasico history. Our writers analyse the key talking points

After losing 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, Madrid has a run of three home games over seven days. The home run begins on Thursday against Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey last 16. Las Palmas visits on Sunday in La Liga then Salzburg on Jan. 22 in the Champions League.

Fans at the King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah, were treated to a rollercoaster of a Clásico as Madrid and Barça served up a seven goal thriller.