In a historic El Clasico, Barcelona delivered a stunning 0-4 victory over Real Madrid, extending their lead at the top of the table to six points. The breakthrough came in the 54th minute when Robert Lewandowski, later named Man of the Match, scored with a clinical finish. Just two minutes later, he struck again, seizing on a Real Madrid defensive error with a beautiful assist from Alejandro Balde to make it 0-2.
Young star Lamine Yamal added a third in the 77th minute, scoring his first-ever El Clasico goal. As Real Madrid struggled to regain their footing, Raphinha, fresh from his Champions League success, put the game out of reach, netting his first El Clasico goal and sealing the match at 0-4.
After the game, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was full of praise for his team. “They’re playing the way they want to play football,” he remarked, highlighting their dominance in ball control as a turning point. “We had more ball control, and that is why the match changed,” he explained.
Flick expressed his joy at managing the club: “I am happy to work for Barca and to live in Barca. Today we had a fantastic match, and I am happy—everyone is happy.” Flick noted that he’s pleased with the team’s performance and sees continued hard work as crucial to sustaining their form. “I like the way we played, and it is important that we let them continue to work hard.”
Reflecting on the tactical side, he added, “I am always looking at the team shape. I like the way they followed the game plan. The substitutions were made to gain more control and focus on pressuring the ball.”
The convincing win sends a powerful message, as Barcelona not only claims bragging rights but also strengthens their title ambitions.
