Blistering First-Half Performance Sees Barça Edge Real Madrid 4-3 in Title Race Decider
Barcelona are just one step away from clinching their 28th La Liga crown after a dramatic 4-3 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid in a pulsating El Clasico showdown. A breathtaking first-half display, capped by a double from Raphinha, propelled Hansi Flick’s men seven points clear at the top with only three matches left to play.
Real Madrid arrived at the Estadi Olimpic Lluís Companys knowing anything less than a win would likely end their title hopes. And for a brief moment, it looked like they might pull it off—Kylian Mbappé fired them into an early lead, converting a penalty before adding a second just 14 minutes in. But Barcelona, roared on by their home crowd, staged a stunning comeback.
The turning point came when Eric García powered in a header, igniting a Barça onslaught. Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal leveled the score before Raphinha struck twice in quick succession, leaving Real Madrid’s injury-hit defense in tatters. By halftime, the hosts led 4-2, leaving the visitors shell-shocked.
Mbappé wasn’t done yet—the French superstar completed his hat-trick with a clinical counterattack, setting up a tense finale. But despite late drama, including a disallowed Fermín López goal by VAR, Barcelona held firm to take a giant leap toward the title.
Now, the Catalans could be crowned champions as early as Thursday if they defeat Espanyol—or if Real Madrid stumble against Mallorca the night before.
For manager Hansi Flick, this victory caps a dominant league campaign against their fiercest rivals. His team has now beaten Real Madrid four times this season in high-scoring thrillers, exposing their defensive frailties time and again. With the trophy almost in their grasp, Barcelona’s fans are already dreaming of a triumphant celebration.
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