In a thrilling El Clasico encounter, Real Madrid emerged victorious with a late winner from Jude Bellingham, securing a crucial victory over Barcelona at the Bernabeu. The result sees Real extend their lead at the top of La Liga to 11 points, firmly placing them on course to reclaim the title.
Barcelona struck first with a goal from Andres Christensen, but Real quickly responded with a Vinicius Jr penalty to level the score at halftime. Despite Barcelona’s efforts to regain the lead, Real fought back twice, with Fermin Lopez and Lucas Vazquez finding the net for their respective sides.
However, it was Bellingham who stole the show with a dramatic late winner, smashing the ball into the roof of the net in stoppage time to seal the victory for Real Madrid. This crucial goal marks Bellingham’s continued ability to shine on the big stage, further solidifying his importance to the team.
The win extends Real Madrid’s impressive unbeaten run across all competitions to 28 matches, highlighting their dominance this season. With just six games remaining, Real Madrid are in prime position to secure a La Liga and Champions League double.
Barcelona, on the other hand, were left frustrated by controversial refereeing decisions, particularly the lack of goalline technology to confirm Lamine Yamal’s effort crossing the line. Coach Xavi expressed his outrage at the situation, emphasizing the need for advancements in technology within La Liga.