Barcelona ended a 19-month winless streak in El Clasico with a spectacular 4-0 victory at the Bernabeu. The Catalans, delivering a powerful and precise performance, not only snapped Real Madrid's 42-game unbeaten league run but also extended their lead in the standings to six points. The match was decided by a brace from Robert Lewandowski and additional strikes from Yamal and Raphinha.
From the start, the clash was intense and filled with end-to-end action. Real Madrid threatened on the left flank with the Mbappé-Vinicius combination but failed to capitalize on their chances, with Mbappé missing several opportunities to break the deadlock. The opening goal came in the 54th minute when Lewandowski, picking up a vertical pass from Casado, found himself alone in front of Lunin and slotted it home for Barcelona. Just two minutes later, Lewandowski struck again with a precise header from Baldé’s cross.
Ancelotti introduced Modric to turn the tide, but Real still couldn’t regain control and continued to waste chances; Mbappé, one-on-one with Pena, was thwarted in the 64th minute. Barcelona capitalized on counter-attacks, and after a few missed attempts, Yamal scored in the 77th minute, blasting the ball under the crossbar past Lunin. At the 84th minute, Raphinha sealed the result with a delicate chip after a perfect assist from Martinez.
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It was a crushing defeat for Real Madrid and Ancelotti, their heaviest loss since the 4-0 Champions League defeat against Manchester City a year and a half ago. Barcelona, on the other hand, leaves the Bernabeu with a clear message: the title race is firmly in their hands.
