Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 4-0 in the first leg of the El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Kylian Mbappe thought he had given Real Madrid the lead when he finished off past Inaki Pena, but his goal was ruled out for offside. Pedri saw his effort pushed off by Madrid goalkeeper Lunin.
In the second half, Barcelona dominated the hosts as Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring after a wonderful finish. He then doubled the lead just a few minutes later from a header after meeting balde cross. Mbappe had two glorious chances, but Inaki Pena stood strong to deny him. Lamine Yamal made history by becoming the youngest player ever to score in the El Clasico after a wonderful finish with his right foot. Raphinha then finished off a wonderful evening for Hansi Flick side after a wonderful chip goal to make it 4-0.
Speaking after the win, Lamine Yamal said that Barcelona is the best team in the world. “We believe we are the best team in the world.” They said we were beating only normal teams… now we beat Real Madrid 4-0 at their home.” “We’ve proven that we can beat anyone.” “I want to say: visca Barça!”. Let’s go and win La Liga; we go for it now.” He said.
