Barcelona, Spain — Barcelona continue to assert their dominance in La Liga after a thrilling 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in today’s El Clasico. The match, held on May 11, 2025, at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, solidified Barcelona’s seven-point lead over Madrid with only three matches left in the season.
Kylian Mbappe gave Madrid a dream start with two quick goals in the opening 14 minutes, scoring from a penalty and a follow-up chance. However, Barcelona replied with a flurry of four goals just before halftime, thanks to stellar performances from Eric García, Lamine Yamal, and two from Raphinha.
“It was a very important game obviously,” said Yamal in a post-match interview. “We wanted to bounce back after what happened in the Champions League. We had really clear opportunities to extend our lead.”
Despite Mbappe’s hat-trick in the second half, which pulled Madrid within a goal, Barcelona managed to hold on for the win. The match saw multiple disallowed goals for both teams, further complicating tensions on the pitch and between fans.
Ancelotti, the Madrid manager, noted the challenges his side faced. “We made quite obvious mistakes that cost us two goals,” he said. “In a match of this level, you have to defend and attack well.”
The contest was not without controversy, particularly surrounding referee Alejandro Hernandez‘s decisions. Madrid protested a handball against Frenkie de Jong leading to Yamal’s goal and saw a potential penalty against Aurelien Tchouameni not awarded. Madrid’s frustrations reflected a long-standing conversation around officiating in La Liga.
Barcelona’s victory pushes them closer to their title, giving them a substantial lead over second-place Madrid. With only three matches remaining, Barcelona sits at 82 points, compared to Madrid’s 75.
“After today’s match, the title is nearly signed, sealed, and delivered in Catalonia,” said sports analyst. “If Madrid loses next week, Barcelona could wrap up the title early.”
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