Real Madrid Triumphs in El Clasico Against Barcelona

Real Madrid secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Barcelona in an intense El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu, increasing their advantage at the top of the LaLiga standings to five points.

After a disappointing 5-2 loss to Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid came into this match with restored confidence, having won their last four matches across all competitions.

Key Moments of the Match

• Penalty Incident: Just two minutes in, referee Cesar Soto Grado initially awarded a penalty when Lamine Yamal fouled Vinicius Junior, but the decision was reversed following a VAR review.

• Near Miss for Madrid: In the 12th minute, Kylian Mbappe scored a stunning goal, only to have it ruled offside by a narrow margin.

• Opening Goal: Real Madrid’s persistence paid off in the 22nd minute when Jude Bellingham expertly maneuvered to set up Mbappe, who calmly finished to register his 12th goal in nine encounters against Barcelona.

• Barcelona Equalizer: Barcelona, familiar with conceding first in recent matches, responded well, leveling the score through Fermin Lopez’s quick strike after Arda Guler lost possession.

• Immediate Response: Real Madrid regained the lead within five minutes. A dynamic run from Vinicius Junior culminated in a looped cross to Eder Militao, who laid it off for Bellingham to score.

• First Half Drama: Just before the half-time whistle, Mbappe found the net again, but was flagged offside, concluding a captivating first half.

Second Half Highlights

• Missed Penalty: Shortly after the break, Wojciech Szczesny saved a penalty from Mbappe after Eric Garcia was penalized for a handball.

• Close Calls: Barcelona had another opportunity to equalize but faced another offside call as Bellingham tapped in a shot from Brahim Diaz.

• Late Game Tensions: As the match progressed, Real Madrid slowed the pace, while Jules Kounde’s error presented Barcelona with a chance to score, which they ultimately missed. Pedri received a second yellow card in the dying moments, leaving Barcelona with 10 men.

Match Conclusions

The win leaves Real Madrid with only one defeat this season. Xabi Alonso became only the second manager in eight appointments to win his first league game against Barcelona. Meanwhile, this victory marks Real Madrid’s best home league streak in over ten years, while Barcelona remains in their previous position in the standings.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

Check out the match summary here.