BARCELONA, Spain – Barcelona don take big step towards La Liga title after dem beat Real Madrid 5-3 for thrilling El Clasico wey happen on Sunday.
Kylian Mbappe score hat-trick for Real Madrid, but e no fit save dem from defeat as Barcelona don now dey seven points clear for the league with three matches to go.
After Real Madrid start the match with two goals in 14 minutes, Mbappe convert penalty after wey Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny foul am. He then score second goal after Vinicius Junior provide excellent assist behind Barcelona defense.
But Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old star, don dey shine bright. He pull one goal back with beautiful shot before Raphinha put Barcelona in front with two goals for the first half.
Lamine Yamal express im feeling for fans after the match. “E go better if we fit win Champions League next season, but dis one wey we don achieve today dey sweet us well-well,” he talk.
Barcelona coach Hans-Dieter Flick keep same squad wey play the last Champions League semi-final, but dem look tired at the beginning. Nevertheless, the team find their feet and start press Real Madrid to recover.
For second half, Mbappe score again to give him club total of 39 for the season, the highest for Real Madrid debut. Even as Fermin Lopez goal for Barcelona ruled out for handball, dem still manage maintain their lead.
Victor Munoz, wey just come on for Real Madrid, miss opportunity to equalize after e shoot wide when e suppose score. Raphinha also miss chance to extend the lead after he tumble in box.
Barcelona now dey very close to clinch the La Liga title. If dem win against Espanyol on Thursday, or if Real Madrid lose to Mallorca, dem go don seal am.
Overall, Barcelona don show say dem dey on the rise after winning four Clasicos this season alone, wey fit mention dem win for league, Super Cup, and Copa del Rey.
Real Madrid don concede 16 goals in just four matches against Barcelona this season. E show say dem dey struggle against their rivals. Barcelona don get hope to bring the La Liga title home after a fantastic performance.
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