Angel Di Maria has admitted that the “only way” that Real Madrid could beat Barcelona was to try and kick them off the pitch.
The Argentina star came up against the Catalans many time during his career with Los Blancos and has told Clank a physical approach was their main tactic.
Di Maria reminsced about the 2010-11 Copa del Rey final in particular and how Real Madrid made sure to target Lionel Messi.
“The only way to beat that Barcelona was by hitting, scoring and running more than them. And that led to them getting into a fight on the pitch.