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In the 11th week of Spain’s La Liga, Real Madrid hosted Barcelona in a thrilling El Clasico at Santiago Bernabeu. After a goalless first half, Barcelona turned up the heat in the second half, securing a decisive 4-0 win.
First Half Ends Without Goals
Both teams struggled to find the net in the first half, with Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe frequently caught offside, limiting his chances to make an impact. The closest opportunity came in the 15th minute when Jude Bellingham’s shot was cleared off the line, denying Madrid an early lead. Two minutes of stoppage time were added to the first half, yet neither side managed to score.
Barcelona Dominates the Second Half with Quick Goals
Barcelona took full control in the second half. In the 54th minute, Lewandowski scored the opening goal with a powerful shot from outside the box, marking Barcelona’s first shot on target. The Catalan team continued their attack, and in the 78th minute, young talent Lamine Yamal found the net off an assist from Raphinha, doubling the lead. Just seven minutes later, Raphinha himself scored Barcelona’s fourth goal, sealing a dominant 4-0 scoreline.
Young Stars Shine Bright
Barcelona’s starting lineup showcased several promising young talents from La Masia, the club’s renowned youth academy. These players delivered impressive performances, highlighting Barcelona’s future strength:
- Lamine Yamal (17)
- Pau Cubarsi (17)
- Marc Casado (21)
- Fermin Lopez (21)
- Alex Balde (21)
- Pedri (21)
Starting Lineups
- Real Madrid: Lunin, Lucas, Militao, Rüdiger, Mendy, Bellingham, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
- Barcelona: Inaki Pena, Cubarsi, Balde, Martinez, Kounde, Fermin, Casado, Pedri, Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski
With this win, Barcelona increased its points tally to 30, continuing their push for the top of the table, while Real Madrid remained at 24 points.
