Lamine Yamal makes history in El Clasico, Arda Guler disappoints

In the 11th week of Spain’s top football league (LaLiga), Barcelona crushed Real Madrid with a 4-0 scoreline in El Clasico, and young star Lamine Yamal made history. Extending their lead at the top, Barcelona closed accounts with Real following Bayern, making repeated jabs after the game. Although all eyes were on Arda Guler, the national star was not selected by Carlo Ancelotti as Kylian Mbappe missed clear scoring opportunities in the grand showdown.

In the Real Madrid-Barcelona match of LaLiga’s 11th week, Catalan giants Barcelona won 4-0, with goals from Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha.

With 80,000 fans at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the first half of El Clasico ended goalless. Despite setting their defense high, Barcelona allowed Real Madrid to easily approach their goal, where forwards Mbappe and Vinicius squandered clear chances.

Barcelona was more effective in the attack in the second half, with Polish star Lewandowski scoring in the 54th and 56th minutes, securing a 2-0 lead.

LEWANDOWSKI REACHES 14 GOALS

Leading the LaLiga top scorer race far ahead of his closest rival, Ayoze Perez (Villarreal-7 goals), Lewandowski brought his goal tally to 14. The final score was set by additional Barcelona goals from Lamine Yamal in the 77th minute and Raphinha in the 84th minute.

BARCA EXTENDS LEAD TO 6 POINTS

Arriving at Bernabeu as the league leader, Barcelona boosted its points total to 30 with this victory over its eternal rival, while second-place Real Madrid remained at 24 points.

YAMAL MAKES EL CLASICO HISTORY

Barcelona’s 17-year-old rising star, Lamine Yamal, fired a powerful shot in the 77th minute from a Raphinha assist in the penalty area, scoring the team’s third goal. Yamal became the youngest player to score in El Clasico history.

MBAPPE SQUANDERS CHANCES

Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s French forward Kylian Mbappe stood out in his first El Clasico for missed goal opportunities. Despite finding himself in clear positions, particularly in the first half, Mbappe struggled with his finishing. Two of his goals were invalidated due to offside calls.

ARDA GULER LEFT ON THE BENCH

Real Madrid’s Arda Guler remained on the bench and was not among Carlo Ancelotti’s substitution choices. This win was especially sweet for Barcelona fans, as the team, having lost both league El Clasicos last season, secured a resounding victory at Bernabeu this time.

BARCELONA SCORES 4 GOALS AFTER 9 YEARS

In the 258th match between these two historic rivals, including all competitions, Real Madrid has 105 wins, Barcelona has 101, and 52 matches have ended in a draw. Barcelona last secured a 4-0 victory at Bernabeu on November 21, 2015.
REAL MADRID DENIED RECORD

Real Madrid entered El Clasico with a 42-match unbeaten streak in the league, hoping to tie Barcelona’s 43-game record. However, the Catalan giant ended this streak, keeping the record solely its own.

CATALANS SETTLE OLD SCORES

Barcelona fans shared posts celebrating how German coach Hansi Flick helped “settle scores” with both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, referencing past heavy defeats now avenged by these victories.

SERIES OF DIGS AT REAL MADRID

After Lamine Yamal scored Barcelona’s third goal in El Clasico, Barcelona posted, “You can’t handle the truth.”

Following the match, the Catalan club also shared a photo of coach Hansi Flick with the caption, “Nothing personal, just business.”