Barcelona produced a stunning second-half display to beat Real Madrid 4-3 in a pulsating Clasico, overturning a 2-0 first-half deficit to move seven points clear in LaLiga.
Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick for Madrid was overshadowed by Raphinha’s brace and goals from Eric Garcia and Lamine Yamal, as Barca edged closer to their 28th league title.
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Thrilling first-half sees five goals
The Clasico lived up to its billing with seven goals and relentless drama, starting with Real Madrid’s blistering start.
Mbappe fired Madrid into a 2-0 lead inside 14 minutes—converting a fifth-minute penalty after being fouled by Wojciech Szczesny, then slotting home Vinicius Junior’s through ball to expose Barca’s high line.
But Barca responded with a relentless attacking display:
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20th minute: Eric Garcia headed home from a corner to halve the deficit.
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32nd minute: Lamine Yamal, 17, curled a sublime strike into the bottom corner for his sixth league goal of the season.
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34th minute: Raphinha capitalized on a defensive mix-up, cutting inside and firing past Thibaut Courtois to give Barca the lead.
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44th minute: Raphinha struck again, intercepting Lucas Vazquez’s pass and finishing coolly to make it 4-2 at halftime.
Hat-trick of Barcelona vs Real madrid
Barcelona vs Real madrid: Mbappe's Hat Trick(BRG365)
Madrid pulled one back in the 70th minute as Mbappe tapped in Vinicius’ cross for his third goal, becoming the first Real Madrid player to score 39 goals in a debut season.
The Frenchman nearly added a fourth but was denied by Szczesny’s low save, while Barca saw Fermin Lopez’s late strike ruled out for handball after a VAR check.
Key stats In Barcelona vs Real madrid
|
Player |
Team |
Goals |
Shots |
Key Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kylian Mbappe |
Real Madrid |
3 |
5 (4 on target) |
2 |
|
Raphinha |
Barcelona |
2 |
4 (3 on target) |
3 |
|
Lamine Yamal |
Barcelona |
1 |
3 |
2 |
|
Eric Garcia |
Barcelona |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Title race hangs in the balance
The win puts Barca seven points clear of Madrid with three games left.
Xavi’s side can seal the title as early as Thursday with a win over Espanyol, or if Madrid lose to Mallorca on Wednesday.
It marks Barca’s fourth Clasico win of the season—a record equaling the 1982-83 campaign—and avenges their midweek Champions League exit to Inter.
Manager reactions
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Hansi Flick (Barcelona): “After the Champions League disappointment, this was the perfect response. The team showed character to come back against a quality side like Real Madrid.”
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Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid): “It was an open game with chances for both sides. Mbappe’s performance was exceptional, but we lacked defensive solidity in key moments.”
What’s next?
Barcelona face city rivals Espanyol in the Catalan derby on Thursday, while Real Madrid host Mallorca on Wednesday.
A Barca win or Madrid slip-up will crown the Catalans champions, ending a four-year wait for LaLiga glory.
