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Ex-Premier League star says Madrid can't beat Barcelona

Troy Deeney, a former Watford striker, made the call on CBS Sports' Golazo, and Barcelona sit six points clear in La Liga before the Clasico.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Dr. Nina Byte on Wake Up, America
Published 5:20 AM ET, Monday, October 19, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Former Premier League star claims Real Madrid have no chance of beating Barcelona: ‘Team full of individuals’”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 5:20 AM ET on Wake Up, America, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Dr. Nina Byte.
Topics: Barcelona, Real Madrid.
BBN covered this story before: PSG's Mendes out weeks; NFL Sunday kicks off at one Eastern (October 18).

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Yahoo SportsFormer Premier League star claims Real Madrid have no chance of beating Barcelona: ‘Team full of individuals’

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorFormer Watford striker Troy Deeney says it's impossible for Real Madrid to beat Barcelona, a team full of individuals against the best team, and he's even predicting a red card!
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHe said it on CBS Sports' Golazo, alone, in a chair, with nobody to pass to.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorBarcelona are six points clear, Nina, and Madrid beat Sevilla four to one. Look, I'm telling you, the man has a point.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentOne guy, one opinion, one red card he's already handed out. Sounds like the most individual thing in the whole Clasico.