Barcelona ended Real Madrid's remarkable 42-game unbeaten run in La Liga, securing a dominant victory in Saturday’s El Clasico, and opened up a six-point lead at the top of the table.
The game saw intense action right from the start, with both sides battling hard in the first half. Real Madrid appeared close to taking the lead when Kylian Mbappe found the back of the net, but his goal was ruled offside, adding to the tension as neither team could break through before halftime.
Barcelona shifted gears in the second half, launching a series of well-executed attacks. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 56th minute with a spectacular strike from outside the penalty box, finding the corner of the net. Just two minutes later, Lewandowski doubled Barcelona’s advantage, heading in a precise cross from Alejandro Balde, giving his team a comfortable lead.
The Catalan side continued to press forward, and 17-year-old Lamine Yamal made history by scoring in the 77th minute. His goal made him the youngest goalscorer in El Clasico history at just 17 years and 105 days, breaking Alfonso Navarro’s record from 1947.
Barcelona’s dominance was further solidified when Raphinha added a fourth goal with a stylish lobbed finish after receiving a perfectly timed pass from Inigo Martinez, ensuring a historic win for the Catalan side.
This impressive victory marked a milestone for new Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, who celebrated his first El Clasico triumph in charge. Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s manager Carlo Ancelotti missed the chance to equal Barcelona’s 43-match unbeaten record in La Liga, as well as the opportunity to become the first Real Madrid manager since 1991 to achieve three consecutive El Clasico wins at home.