In a thrilling El Clásico match, Barcelona edged out Real Madrid with a 4-3 victory, despite an impressive hat trick from Madrid’s star forward Kylian Mbappé. This win further solidifies Barcelona’s dominance in their rivalry, having already defeated Real Madrid four times this season, including a significant 4-0 victory in La Liga last October.
The match kicked off with an early penalty by Mbappé, awarded in the fifth minute after a foul. He quickly added another goal in the 14th minute with a brilliant assist from Vinícius Júnior. However, Barcelona quickly turned the tide with a goal from defender Eric Garcia in the 19th minute, followed by three goals in a flurry: 17-year-old rising star Lamine Yamal found the net in the 32nd minute, and Raphinha added two more goals in quick succession at the 34th and 45th minutes.
Mbappé’s third goal in the 70th minute brought the score to a nail-biting 4-3, yet Real Madrid struggled to breakthrough Barcelona’s solid defense, with goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny making crucial saves to maintain their lead. Barcelona had a chance to stretch their lead to 5-3 in stoppage time, but Fermín Lopez’s goal was disallowed due to a handball.
This victory not only grants Barcelona bragging rights in the iconic rivalry but also keeps them at the top of the La Liga standings with 82 points. Real Madrid trails in second place with 75 points. With just three matches left in the season, Barcelona is on the verge of clinching the La Liga title, needing only one more win to secure their championship victory.
The game adds another exciting chapter to the storied rivalry, showcasing the talent on both sides and leaving fans eager for what’s still to come this season.