October 27, (THEWILL) – Barcelona delivered a commanding performance at Santiago Bernabeu, defeating Real Madrid 4-0 in the first El Clasico meeting of the 2024/2025 season. The victory extended their lead at the top of La Liga to six points while ending Madrid’s 42-match unbeaten streak.
Robert Lewandowski spearheaded the Barcelona attack with two goals in quick succession after half-time. The Polish striker found the net first with a precise low finish from the edge of the area, followed by an expertly placed header from Alejandro Balde’s cross just two minutes later.
The triumph marked a perfect week for manager Hansi Flick’s squad, who had previously defeated Bayern Munich 4-1 in their UEFA Champions League action. Barcelona’s dominance was evident in the statistics, recording 15 shots compared to Madrid’s nine while maintaining superior ball possession throughout the encounter.
Lamine Yamal, aged 17, extended Barcelona’s advantage with a powerful strike past goalkeeper, Lunin, before Raphinha completed the scoring with a delicate chip in the 84th minute. The Brazilian forward continues his impressive form, becoming one of only three players in Europe’s top five leagues to register at least five goals and five assists this season.
Real Madrid’s offensive efforts were repeatedly thwarted by Barcelona’s defensive strategy, with Kylian Mbappe caught offside eight times during the match – the highest number recorded for a single player in a top-flight European league match since November 2018. Carlo Ancelotti’s team will look to recover when they face Valencia in their next fixture.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
