In a thrilling El Clasico match, Barcelona came back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Real Madrid 5-3. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick for Real Madrid, netting two goals within the first 14 minutes.
However, Barcelona responded with four goals before halftime, scored by Eric Garcia, Lamine Yamal, and two by Raphinha.
Mbappe completed his hat-trick with 20 minutes remaining, marking his 39th goal in all competitions for Real Madrid in his debut season, the most ever by a player for the club in their first season.
Despite Mbappe’s efforts, Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez had a potential goal disallowed for a handball, ensuring Barcelona’s victory.
This win extended Barcelona’s lead over their rivals to seven points with only three games left in the season.
Key moments included:
- Mbappe’s early goals: He scored twice within the first 14 minutes, one from a penalty after being fouled by Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, and a second after a through ball from Vinicius Junior.
- Barcelona’s comeback: Eric Garcia scored with a header in the 19th minute, followed by a curling shot from 17-year-old Lamine Yamal. Raphinha then scored twice before halftime, capitalizing on a defensive mix-up for his first and converting a cut-back for his second.
- Mbappe’s hat-trick: He scored his third goal from close range in the second half.
- Controversial disallowed goal: Fermin Lopez had a late goal ruled out for handball after a VAR review.
This victory marked Barcelona’s fourth Clasico win of the season, equaling their record from 1982-83.
Real Madrid has conceded 16 goals in these four matches, highlighting Barcelona’s dominance in the rivalry this season.
Barcelona can clinch the league title with a win against Espanyol on Thursday, or if Real Madrid loses to Mallorca on Wednesday.
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