From the brink of falling away to the dream of a double: how the clásico changed Real Madrid's mentality

Real Madrid's victory over FC Barcelona in the Clasico has significantly changed the psychological state within the club, as the team has reduced the gap with their rivals to three points in the LaLiga title race, making a strong return to the competition for the trophy.

According to "Mundo Deportivo", the importance of the victory was clearly evident in the celebrations of Real Madrid players on the pitch at Camp Nou, after the team was threatened with falling nine points behind FC Barcelona, which would have made the task of competing for the title much more difficult.

The report clarified that José Mourinho's team had been going through a period where they did not deliver convincing performances or results, but the victory in the clásico provided them with a massive morale boost and changed the club's outlook on their chances this season.

The same source indicated that Real Madrid officials have become convinced of the team's ability to compete for both LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League titles, and they have even begun to consider the possibility of achieving the double.

Real Madrid face a new test in LaLiga against Racing tomorrow at El Sardinero, while preparing to meet AEK Athens next Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League.

Real Madrid officials believe the team can end Paris Saint-Germain's dominance in the UEFA Champions League under Luis Enrique, after the club has been away from winning it for the past two years.