Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 4-0 in the Real Madrid at the Bernabeu thanks to goals from Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha. With the victory, Hansi Flick’s team now leads Real Madrid by six points at the top of the table. Barcelona’s Liga record this season is now 11 games played, 10 wins, and 1 draw.
Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 4-0 in the El Clasico after Robert Lewandowski scored twice in three minutes of the second half.
Madrid was left open at the back as they attempted to rally for a chance to win the match again, but goals from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha only made matters worse.
Los Blancos entered El Clasico with a 42-game winning streak in La Liga and one game short of Barcelona’s personal record.
Kylian Mbappe was offside six times and had a goal waved off, denying Carlo Ancelotti’s team a lead before halftime.
In the second half, Lewandowski’s 36-year-old expertise paid off as he broke the deadlock by beating the offside trap and then scored a looping header three minutes later.
Lewandowski had two guilt-edge opportunities to end the match, but he missed them, giving Madrid hope for a comeback.
Nevertheless, Yamal and Raphinha exploited Los Blancos twice more to secure a thrilling victory.
Barcelona presently leads La Liga by six points as a result of the outcome.
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Talking Point: Barcelona maintains composure to extend their lead
As Barcelona mercilessly broke their competitors’ winning streak, head coach Hansi Flick gave a tactical masterclass.
In the first half, Mbappe became irritated and kept racing offside due to the opponents’ high and tight defensive line.
Inaki Pena, the goalie, equalized Madrid’s efforts after they were caught offside twelve times during the game.
Barcelona’s second-half counterattack was merciless, with Lewandowski’s run for the first goal perfectly timed.
The visitors were able to take advantage of their irate hosts at the break thanks to Lewandowski’s swift second.
Barcelona’s Inigo Martinez was the game’s MVP.
The 33-year-old led an outstanding defensive effort against one of the world’s most formidable assaults.
Martinez, who maintained the defensive line flawlessly to consistently catch Madrid offside, was a crucial component of Barcelona’s victory.
Martinez was there to make some fantastic challenges when Vinicius Junior and Mbappe managed to go past.
It was just as impressive to keep a clean sheet at the Bernabeu as it was to score four goals at the other end.
Ratings of Players
Real Madrid: Valverde 7, Tchouameni 6, Camavinga 6, Vinicius Junior 7, Mbappe 7, Lunin 6, Lucas 6, Militao 6, Rudiger 6. Diaz 6, Garcia 6, Modric 6 are substitutes.
Barcelona: Pedri 7, Yamal 8, Lopez 7, Raphinha 8, Lewandowski 7, Pena 8, Kounde 7, Cubarsi 8, Martinez 9, Balde 8, Casado 7. Subs: Olmo 6, Gavi 7, and De Jong 7.
Highlights of the Match
32-MBAPPE GOAL DISSALOWED: With a break down just before the last ball is put into Mbappe’s path, he beats the goalie.
Before the goal is disallowed by VAR, the French striker celebrates. The goal is eliminated, but it’s quite tight.
54-GOAL! REAL MADRID 0 BARCELONA 1 (LEWANDOWSKI): Casado releases the striker, who then puts his effort into the bottom corner after Lewandowski beats the off-side trap.
LEWANDOWSKI scores two goals in three minutes as Real Madrid defeats Barcelona 0–2. Balde sends a looping cross to the shooter, who then heads it into the net after running clean out wide.
66-LEWANDOWSKI strikes POST: Raphinha breaks free and squares for Lewandowski, who, with the goal at his mercy, strikes the post, giving Barcelona the opportunity to seal the victory.
77-GOAL! REAL MADRID 0 BARCELONA 3 (YAMAL): Barcelona will undoubtedly win with that goal. Raphinha assists on the counterattack by running briskly from the wing and then finding Yamal to beat the goalie.
REAL MADRID 0 BARCELONA 4 (RAPHINHA) – GOAL! Barcelona scored another fantastic goal at the break. Raphinha nips in and chips the ball over the goalkeeper after Lucas gets caught ball watching a long ball over the top.
