In a thrilling La Liga encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu, Barcelona delivered a stunning 4-0 defeat to Real Madrid, ending the hosts’ remarkable 42-match unbeaten league streak.
- This victory propelled Barcelona six points clear at the top of La Liga, highlighting their attacking prowess and tactical superiority under manager Hansi Flick.
- The match was highly anticipated, featuring the first El Clásico for new signings Kylian Mbappé and Hansi Flick.
- Both teams showcased their intent early on, with Mbappé nearly scoring but having his close-range shot saved by Iñaki Peña after a brilliant setup.
– Barcelona quickly responded, with young star Lamine Yamal being denied by Real’s goalkeeper Andriy Lunin in a one-on-one situation.
- Real Madrid had their chances as well, with Ballon d’Or candidate Vinícius Júnior weaving through the Barcelona defense but failing to convert, firing wide.
- Kylian Mbappé seemed to give Los Blancos the lead with a clever finish just past the half-hour mark, only for it to be disallowed for offside due to Barcelona’s well-executed high defensive line.
- Andriy Lunin was called into action again, parrying away a long-range effort from Pedri, showcasing his ability to keep the score level.
- The turning point came shortly after halftime when Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 54th minute, finishing coolly after being expertly picked out by Marc Casadó.
- Just two minutes later, the Polish striker struck again, this time with a powerful header from Alejandro Balde’s cross, leaving Real Madrid stunned at 2-0.
Despite having multiple opportunities to complete his hat-trick, Lewandowski struck the post and later squandered a golden chance. Nevertheless, the relentless pressure from Barcelona continued. The talented Lamine Yamal added a third goal in the 77th minute, finishing off a swift counter-attack with a powerful shot following a precise pass from Raphinha. The final nail in the coffin came just seven minutes later when Raphinha himself scored, delicately lifting the ball over Lunin to secure a resounding 4-0 victory for Barcelona.
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