- Yamal scored Barcelona’s third with a rifle shot.
- Raphinha sealed the victory with a lob over Lunin.
Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Barcelona decisively beat Real Madrid 4-0 on Saturday, ending the Spanish champions’ year-long undefeated streak.
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha sealed Barcelona’s victory, while Kylian Mbappe’s goals were disqualified for offside, frustrating Los Blancos, now six points behind league leaders Barcelona.
Mbappe struggled against Barcelona’s high defensive line, infuriating the Santiago Bernabeu crowd, whose mood worsened as Barcelona scored four second-half goals.
Barcelona ended Madrid’s 42-match unbeaten La Liga streak, nearing their record, adding luster to their triumph.
Hansi Flick transformed Barcelona in months, ending four consecutive Clasico losses with a statement victory showcasing their progress.
Carlo Ancelotti chose Eduardo Camavinga over Luka Modric for midfield muscle, adopting a defensive strategy to utilize Mbappe’s speed.
The first half was intense but repetitive, with Barcelona’s defense catching Madrid offside eight times.
Mbappe hit the side-netting, but was offside, while Jude Bellingham forced a superb save from Inaki Pena.
Yamal’s soft effort was saved by Andriy Lunin, and Raphinha fired over. Mbappe thought he scored, but was marginally offside, silencing his celebration.
Despite menace, Madrid managed one legal first-half shot. Flick replaced Fermin Lopez with Frenkie de Jong at halftime, boosting Barcelona’s control.
Lewandowski scored after Casado’s pass, exploiting Madrid’s defensive lapse. Two minutes later, Lewandowski headed home Alejandro Balde’s cross, doubling Barcelona’s lead.
Mbappe’s second goal was disqualified, and Pena saved his low effort. Lewandowski missed two hat-trick chances.
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