In a thrilling El Clasico showdown, Barcelona surged to a commanding 4-0 victory over Real Madrid, extending their lead at the top of La Liga and moving six points clear of their historic rivals. This electrifying performance from the Catalan giants shattered Real’s hopes of equalling Barcelona’s record of 43 unbeaten league games, set from April 2017 to May 2018.
The first half was tense and evenly matched, with neither team managing to break through the defenses. However, Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski wasted no time turning up the heat after the break. Just nine minutes into the second half, Lewandowski capitalized on a precise through ball from Marc Casado, expertly slotting it past the Real Madrid keeper to open the scoring.
As if one goal weren’t enough, Lewandowski struck again just three minutes later. Rising to meet a perfectly placed cross from Alejandro Balde, he headed the ball into the bottom right corner, leaving Real Madrid and their fans in stunned silence. The Polish striker came close to completing a hat-trick with two further attempts, hitting the woodwork with one and firing just over the crossbar with the other. Lewandowski has now scored 17 goals in all competitions so far this season.
Spanish teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, just 17, added Barcelona’s third with a sensational shot from a sharp angle, marking his first goal in El Clasico. Not long after, Raphinha put the game to bed, lofting a perfectly weighted shot over the keeper to secure a fourth goal for Barcelona. It was a night of firsts for both Yamal and Raphinha in one of the world’s most celebrated fixtures.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s star striker Kylian Mbappe, experiencing his first El Clasico, had a tough evening. The French forward saw two goals disallowed for offside and was thwarted by Barcelona’s keeper Inaki Pena.
This stunning performance from Barcelona not only secured their position at the top of La Liga but also sent a powerful message to their rivals, marking a memorable chapter in the storied history of El Clasico.
