By: OSABUOHIEN Imuetinyanosa
Real Madrid won the victory over Barcelona in the highly anticipated El Clasico match and it was a new history to their skill and determination. The match saw Kylian Mbappe, Vinicus Jr., and Jude Bellingham shine for the home side, with Mbappe scoring a clinical finish in the 22nd minute after a beautifully timed through ball from Bellingham. However, Barcelona equalized just before halftime through Fermin Lopez, who capitalized on a mistake by Arda Guler to slot the ball past Thibaut Courtois.
The turning point came in the 43rd minute when Bellingham restored Real Madrid’s lead with a simple yet effective finish. Vinicius Junior’s inspired run down the left wing ended with a cross that Eder Militao headed back into the path of Bellingham, who calmly tapped the ball into an empty net. Despite enjoying more possession in the final 30 minutes, Barcelona struggled to create significant chances, and their efforts were ultimately undone by the heroics of Wojciech Szczesny, who denied Mbappe’s penalty kick early in the second half.
Striking Moments
The match ended in controversy as Pedri received a second yellow card after a rash tackle on Aurelien Tchouameni in stoppanpyp time, sparking a heated exchange between both teams. After the final whistle, Lamine Yamal and Vinicius Jr were involved in a confrontation, which was eventually broken up by the Spanish police. Despite the tension, Real Madrid’s victory extended their lead at the top of La Liga to five points, a significant margin in the title race. Xabi Alonso’s men showed great resilience and determination to secure the win. Thispromising np has proven the coach to be a promising one for los Blancos.
