In a thrilling encounter on Sunday, Barcelona triumphed over Real Madrid with a 4-3 victory in the latest edition of El Clásico, propelling them closer to the LaLiga title. Raphinha played a pivotal role in the match, scoring two goals as Barcelona overcame an early two-goal deficit.
With this victory, Barcelona now holds a seven-point lead at the top of the LaLiga standings over second-place Real Madrid, with only three matches left in the season. A win in any one of their remaining games will secure the Catalan club’s 28th Spanish league title.
This match marked Barcelona’s fourth consecutive win against Real Madrid across all competitions this season, emphasizing their dominance in recent clashes. Both teams displayed defensive frailties, leading to an action-packed encounter.
Real Madrid initially took the lead with a brace from Kylian Mbappé. He converted a penalty in the fifth minute after being fouled by goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny and quickly scored his second goal just minutes later, putting Madrid ahead. However, Barcelona responded in remarkable fashion with goals from Eric García, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha within a short span to turn the match in their favor.
García scored from a corner in the 19th minute, followed by Yamal’s brilliant curled shot from the right corner of the box in the 32nd minute to level the game. Raphinha then capitalized on a costly midfield mistake by Mbappé to give Barcelona the lead just two minutes later.
Despite Real Madrid’s attempt to rally back, including Mbappé completing his hat trick, they were unable to recovery, leaving them facing a challenging end to the season with concerns over potential silverware.
Post-match comments from Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti highlighted the need for improved defensive strategies, while Barcelona’s young star Yamal emphasized the importance of the win in light of their recent Champions League exit.
With hopes of claiming the title soon, Barcelona aims to solidify their standing as they prepare for their next match against city rivals Espanyol. The team’s resilience, particularly after a tough defeat in the Champions League, reflects their determination and spirit—a promising sign as they pursue more silverware this season.