Real Madrid vs Barcelona Review: Barça secure an impressive victory at the Bernabéu

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona Review

Robert Lewandowski’s two goals propelled Barcelona to a commanding 4-0 victory over Real Madrid, allowing them to extend their lead to six points at the top of La Liga. This defeat marked the end of Real Madrid’s impressive 42-match unbeaten streak in the league at the Bernabéu. The match was filled with intriguing storylines, including the first El Clásico of the season featuring Kylian Mbappé and Hansi Flick on opposing sides in this fierce rivalry.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Review: Hansi Flick and Carlos Ancelotti greet each other during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on October 26, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Review: Hansi Flick and Carlos Ancelotti greet each other during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on October 26, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.

Mbappé had a shot that grazed the side netting and later set up Jude Bellingham for a close-range attempt that was saved by Iñaki Peña in the early moments of the game. Additionally, Mbappé responded to a mistake by Pau Cubarsí with a long-range shot that narrowly missed the crossbar.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Review: Kylian Mbappe reacts during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on October 26, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Review: Kylian Mbappe reacts during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on October 26, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.

Lamine Yamal was thwarted by Andriy Lunin in a one-on-one situation. The intense match saw both teams exchanging early attacks, with Vinícius Júnior missing a chance to score after skillfully maneuvering into the box but shooting wide. It appeared that Mbappé had given Los Blancos the lead with a brilliant lob just after the half-hour mark, but Flick’s high defensive line paid off as the goal was disallowed for offside.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Review: Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring a goal which was later disallowed for offside during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on October 26, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Review: Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring a goal which was later disallowed for offside during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on October 26, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.

However, it would be unfair to say the game was entirely one-sided, as Lunin had to deflect Pedri’s tricky long-range shot. In fact, it was the Catalans who took the lead first, thanks to the talented Lewandowski. The sharp Polish striker was perfectly set up by Marc Casadó, timed his run impeccably, and calmly slotted a right-footed shot past Lunin in the 54th minute. Just two minutes later, Lewandowski shocked the Bernabeu again with a fantastic header from Alejandro Balde’s excellent cross, putting Los Blancos down 2-0.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Review: Robert Lewandowski celebrates during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on October 26, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Review: Robert Lewandowski celebrates during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on October 26, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.

The 36-year-old missed two prime chances in quick succession to secure his hat-trick, first hitting the post from Raphinha’s cut-back and then sending a shot over the bar from Yamal’s cross. Carlo Ancelotti’s team struggled to find their footing in the match, with another opportunity for Mbappé, but the game was effectively decided when Yamal scored a third goal in the 77th minute, finishing a swift counter-attack with a powerful angled shot from Raphinha’s pass.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Review: Lamine Yamal celebrates his goal with Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on October 26, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Review: Lamine Yamal celebrates his goal with Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on October 26, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.

The situation worsened for Ancelotti’s side when Raphinha added a fourth goal with a delicate lob over Lunin just seven minutes later. Although Ancelotti typically maintains a stoic expression, it’s likely he was frustrated by how easily his defense was dismantled by Flick’s aggressive attack, marking his team’s first home loss since April 2023, ending a streak of 40 games. On the other hand, this victory marked Barcelona’s 14th win in their last 15 league matches, breaking a disappointing streak of four consecutive defeats against their biggest rivals.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Review: Hansi Flick celebrates during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on October 26, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Review: Hansi Flick celebrates during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on October 26, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.

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