Barcelona secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in El Clásico on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. This win places them seven points ahead in La Liga with only three matches remaining, bringing them close to clinching their 28th league title .
Match Summary
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Early Lead for Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappé scored twice within the first 15 minutes, giving Real Madrid a 2-0 advantage .
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Barcelona's Comeback: Eric García initiated the comeback with a goal from a corner. Lamine Yamal equalized with a curling shot, and Raphinha added two goals, leading to a 4-2 scoreline by halftime .
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Second Half Drama: Mbappé completed his hat-trick in the second half, narrowing the gap to 4-3. Real Madrid had a late chance to equalize, but Barcelona held on for the win .
Implications
This victory marks Barcelona's fourth consecutive El Clásico win this season, with a total of 16 goals scored against Real Madrid in these encounters . They now lead La Liga with 99 goals scored in 31 matches . The team is poised to secure the league title in their next match against Espanyol on Thursday, May 15 .
Next Fixtures
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May 15: Espanyol vs. Barcelona (21:30 CEST)
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May 18: Barcelona vs. Villarreal (19:00 CEST)
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May 25: Athletic Club vs. Barcelona (Kick-off time TBA)
For a visual recap of the match, you can watch the highlights below: