After Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1, Rafa Alkorta said Jose Mourinho should keep the Clasico starting line-up for big matches and leave Vinicius Junior on the bench.
Alkorta's view on the starting line-up
GOAL reported that Rafa Alkorta's remarks were carried by the Defensa Central network and were made during an appearance on the programme Carrusel Deportivo on the Cadena SER radio station. The former Real Madrid player said: "The starting line-up that played against Barcelona is the line-up for the big matches. There is no doubt about it, Vinicius should sit on the substitutes' bench."
His assessment of the match
Alkorta said: "Real Madrid did things well." He also singled out the closing stages of the first half in the Clasico and said: "Barcelona had more possession of the ball in the second half."
Comments on Bellingham and others
Alkorta said: "When we talk about leadership, Jude Bellingham has the character that qualifies him to be a captain," He also said: "For me, Bernardo Silva is even better than Guler in the role of the pivotal midfielder, as a playmaker, because he is more aware of the requirements of this role."
Praise for Diomande
Alkorta said: "What a great player this Diomande is. He is everywhere, he helps in defence and contributes in attack, and he poses a threat to the opponent."