FC Barcelona continued their recent dominance over rivals Real Madrid with a thrilling 4-3 victory on Saturday night, marking their fourth consecutive win in El Clásico. The dramatic match left fans on both sides breathless and moved Barcelona within touching distance of the league title.
Real Madrid’s Fast Start
Real Madrid began the match in electric form, taking an early lead through Kylian Mbappé, who scored twice within the first few minutes. The French forward opened the scoring from the penalty spot and followed up shortly after with a clinical finish, assisted by a well-placed through ball from Vinícius Júnior. The early double gave Madrid a 2-0 advantage and raised hopes of ending their losing streak against Barcelona.
Barcelona’s Stunning Response
However, Real Madrid’s joy was short-lived. Within just ten minutes, Barcelona turned the game on its head. The Catalan side launched a ferocious comeback, netting four unanswered goals before halftime.
First, Barcelona struck back with a flurry of goals, taking full advantage of defensive lapses. The equalizer came swiftly, and then they surged ahead. Defender Eric Garcia pulled one back for the hosts, giving the home crowd renewed energy. The young sensation Lamine Yamal then lit up the stadium with a stunning solo goal, before Raphinha completed a brace, scoring twice before the break to give Barcelona a commanding 4-2 lead at halftime.
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Second Half Fightback
Real Madrid made several changes after the interval in an effort to rescue the game. The tactical adjustments brought some improvement, and once again, Mbappé delivered. Completing his hat-trick, he scored Madrid’s third goal and gave his side hope for a comeback.
Despite pushing hard in the final stages, Real Madrid couldn’t find the equalizer. Barcelona held on, showing composure and defensive resilience to secure another historic win.
Barcelona Nearing the Title
With this result, Barcelona are now just one win away from being crowned champions, while Real Madrid are left to reflect on a fourth straight defeat at the hands of their fiercest rivals. Despite Mbappé’s brilliant individual performance, it was not enough to overturn Barcelona’s first-half dominance.
The final whistle confirmed a 4-3 victory for the hosts, keeping their momentum strong as they edge closer to securing the league trophy.
