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Barcelona took a giant leap toward the LaLiga title after edging a dramatic 4-3 win over Real Madrid in a thrilling El Clasico showdown that had goals, drama, and individual brilliance from start to finish. With the result, Xavi’s side moved seven points clear at the top of the table, putting them in prime position to seal the title with three matches to spare.
Mbappe’s Fast Start Puts Madrid in Control
Carlo Ancelotti’s side wasted no time asserting themselves at the Camp Nou, taking the lead inside five minutes. Kylian Mbappe capitalized on a rare mistake from Pau Cubarsi, latching onto the loose ball before being brought down in the box by goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. The Frenchman coolly dispatched the penalty to give Madrid the perfect start.
Mbappé just equalized the record for most goals in a debut season by a Real Madrid player my goat best pen taker itw pic.twitter.com/vD376GC87r
— Goatbappe (@kyksthetic) May 11, 2025
Minutes later, Mbappe was at it again. This time, he timed his run to perfection, collecting Vinicius Junior’s slick through-ball and slotting past Szczesny for his second of the night. At 2-0 down inside 15 minutes, Barcelona were staring at a mountain—but they weren’t about to roll over.
— @ (@kyky482204) May 11, 2025
Barcelona Hit Back in Style
The fightback began through an unlikely source. Defender Eric Garcia headed home from a Dani Olmo corner after a smart flick-on by Ferran Torres, giving Barca hope and jolting the home crowd into life.
Lamine Yamal, who had already tested Thibaut Courtois earlier, soon leveled the game with a moment of magic. The 17-year-old wonderkid received Ferran’s lay-off on the edge of the box and curled a brilliant first-time effort into the bottom corner, leaving Courtois rooted.
| GOAL: YAMAL WITH A FANTASTIC FINISH!!!
Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid
— Goals Side (@goalsside) May 11, 2025
Before Madrid could respond, Barcelona completed the comeback. A miscommunication between Mbappe and Dani Ceballos gifted Pedri possession, and the midfielder released Raphinha with a perfectly weighted through-ball. The Brazilian beat Courtois with a calm finish to cap off a stunning 15-minute turnaround and put Barca 3-2 up.
Raphinha Doubles Up, Madrid Left Reeling
Madrid were rattled, and Raphinha wasn’t done yet. Moments after heading over the bar, he won possession high up the pitch after stealing the ball from Lucas Vazquez and fired home from close range to make it 4-2 before the break.
Los Blancos thought they had a lifeline before half-time when Mbappe had the ball in the net again, but the offside flag denied him his hat-trick.
Raphinha what a goal what a comeback pic.twitter.com/Ubi8m2H8lw
— MessiMania (@M10Update) May 11, 2025
Second-Half Fireworks Continue
Ancelotti made changes at the break, introducing fresh legs, including Modric and Camavinga, in a bid to wrestle back control. But the pace and intensity didn’t drop. Yamal thought he had made it 5-2 after slotting in Raphinha’s pass, only for the offside flag to once again frustrate the Catalans.
Madrid pulled one back with just over 20 minutes to go. Modric threaded a pass to Vinicius, who squared for Mbappe to slot home and complete his hat-trick, bringing the score to 4-3 and setting up a grandstand finish.
Despite several late chances for both sides, including efforts from debutant Victor Munoz and Fermin Lopez, neither team found the net again. Barcelona’s defense held firm to secure three precious points in front of their jubilant supporters.
Treble Within Reach
The win not only sealed a league double over their fiercest rivals but also positioned Barcelona for a possible treble, having already won the Copa del Rey and Supercopa de España this season. A single win from their remaining three games would crown them champions of Spain once again.
For Real Madrid, the loss ends their four-match winning streak and all but ends their fading title hopes. Despite a vintage Mbappe hat-trick, defensive lapses and missed chances cost them dearly on the night.
The 261st edition of El Clasico delivered on every front—passion, pace, goals, and controversy—and as the dust settles, it’s Barcelona who stand tall.
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