In a thrilling display of talent and teamwork, FC Barcelona delivered a resounding 4-0 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid in the highly anticipated El Clásico on Saturday. The match at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium saw Robert Lewandowski and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal shine, ending Real Madrid’s impressive 42-game unbeaten streak in La Liga.
After a tense first half with both sides vying for control, Barcelona broke the deadlock in the 54th minute. Rising star Marc Casado threaded a perfect pass to Lewandowski, who calmly slotted the ball past goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. Just three minutes later, Lewandowski struck again, this time with a towering header that silenced the home crowd and put Barcelona firmly in command.
The momentum continued in Barcelona’s favor as Lamine Yamal made history in the 77th minute. The 17-year-old prodigy unleashed a powerful shot from a tight angle, beating Lunin and becoming the youngest scorer in El Clásico history at 17 years and 105 days old. This remarkable feat surpassed the previous record held by teammate Ansu Fati.
With Real Madrid reeling, Raphinha sealed the rout in the 84th minute. Exploiting a disorganized Madrid defense, he broke free and deftly chipped the ball over Lunin, bringing the score to an emphatic 4-0.
“We came here to do just this,” Yamal said after the match. “We had lots of confidence, and when we scored the second goal, we wanted to score a third, and then a fourth—as many goals as possible. To win 4-0 at this ground and beat Bayern 4-1, we showed that we are ready for anything.”
The victory comes on the heels of Barcelona’s 4-1 triumph over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League, highlighting the team’s exceptional form. Over their last five matches, Barcelona has outscored opponents 21-2, signaling a dominant run that has fans and analysts alike taking notice.
For Real Madrid, the match marked a frustrating debut El Clásico for star forward Kylian Mbappé. The French international found himself caught offside eight times, struggling to penetrate Barcelona’s well-organized defense. Despite several opportunities to change the tide, Mbappé was unable to capitalize, including a key one-on-one chance against goalkeeper Iñaki Peña.
“We knew that they played with a high line, and we just couldn’t take advantage of it,” Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti admitted. “Sometimes Mbappé fell offside, but he had three or four chances to score and needed a better finishing touch.”
The result not only cements Barcelona’s position as a formidable force this season but also raises questions about Real Madrid’s strategies moving forward. As the La Liga season progresses, all eyes will be on these two giants of Spanish football to see how this pivotal match influences their respective campaigns.
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Lewandowski, Yamal give Barcelona a 4-0 win over Real Madrid
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