What seemed like a dream start for Real Madrid quickly turned into a nightmare. They scored two goals against Barcelona within the first 14 minutes and looked set for a comfortable win. However, Barcelona responded with determination and completely shifted the momentum of the match. Despite conceding a brace from Kylian Mbappe, the Catalan side stayed composed and kept control of the game. They faced their arch-rivals, overcame an early setback, and delivered a dominant performance that shattered Madrid’s morale.
Eric Garcia pulled one back for Barcelona in the 19th minute, and Lamine Yamal equalized in the 32nd minute with a composed finish. The 17-year-old displayed remarkable maturity, placing the ball perfectly beyond Thibaut Courtois’ reach. Although the Madrid goalkeeper stretched to his left, he couldn’t reach the ball, which Lamine aimed from the right and placed near the far post.
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Raphinha’s Brace and Defensive Failures End Real Madrid La Liga Hopes
After leveling the score, Raphinha struck twice more, giving Barcelona a 4-2 lead over Real Madrid. Barcelona’s relentless attack left Los Blancos scrambling, as their defence failed to respond effectively. Lucas Vasquez, playing at right back, struggled once again, with Raphinha dominating his side and keeping him out of the game for most of the match.
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Real Madrid clearly missed the presence of Antonio Rudiger, who sat out due to suspension after his red card in the Copa del Rey final. Aurelien Tchouameni and Raul Asencio failed to meet expectations in defence, as their lack of communication and coordination allowed Barcelona to exploit gaps. Their lackluster performance ultimately ended Real Madrid’s hopes of clinching the La Liga title, leaving them vulnerable and unable to recover from Barcelona’s relentless attack.