barcelona vs real madrid

 In the latest El Clásico on May 11, 2025, FC Barcelona triumphed over Real Madrid with a thrilling 4–3 victory at Montjuïc. This win significantly bolstered Barcelona's La Liga title hopes, extending their lead over Madrid to seven points with just three matches remaining .Cadena SER+1The Times+1The Times+1El País+1

Match Highlights

• Early Setback for Barcelona: Real Madrid surged ahead with two quick goals from Kylian Mbappé, putting Barcelona on the back foot early in the game.

• Barcelona's Resilient Comeback: Barcelona responded emphatically, equalizing through Eric García and Lamine Yamal. Raphinha then scored twice before halftime, giving Barcelona a 4–2 lead.NDTVSports.com+3El País+3Diario AS+3

• Madrid's Late Push: Mbappé completed his hat-trick, but Real Madrid couldn't find the equalizer, leaving them with their fourth defeat to Barcelona this season.The Times

Implications

• Barcelona's Title Pursuit: With this victory, Barcelona is now in a strong position to clinch the La Liga title, potentially securing it in their next match against Espanyol on May 15, 2025 .El País

• Real Madrid's Challenges: Madrid's defensive vulnerabilities were evident, with coach Carlo Ancelotti attributing the loss to the absence of five key defenders. This defeat underscores the need for a defensive overhaul as the club approaches a potential managerial change .Cadena SER

Season Overview

This El Clásico marked the fourth encounter between the two clubs this season, with Barcelona securing victories in all four matches, including a commanding 5–2 win in the Supercopa de España final in January . Historically, Real Madrid leads the head-to-head record with 105 wins to Barcelona's 103, as of April 26, 2025