In a spectacular display of skill and strategy, Barcelona secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Real Madrid this Saturday, marking a significant moment in La Liga by ending Madrid's impressive 42-game unbeaten streak.
Robert Lewandowski was the star of the match, scoring twice to lead the charge for the visitors. His first goal came from a superb pass by Barcelona's promising young talent Marc Casado in the 54th minute, followed by a powerful header three minutes later that silenced the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
The excitement continued as 17-year-old Lamine Yamal made history by becoming the youngest scorer in an El Clasico, netting a stunning goal in the 77th minute. Yamal's record-breaking strike surpassed his teammate Ansu Fati's previous achievement, showcasing Barcelona's investment in nurturing young talent.
Raphinha added to the tally in the 84th minute with a clever chip over goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, leaving Real Madrid's defense completely unsettled. This victory came just three days after Barcelona's impressive 4-1 win against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League, highlighting the team's remarkable form as they have outscored their last five opponents 21-2.
Reflecting on the win, Yamal expressed his enthusiasm, saying, \"We came here to do just this. We had lots of confidence and when we scored the second goal, we wanted to score a third, and then a fourth, as many goals as possible. To win 4-0 at this ground and beat Bayern 4-1, we showed that we are ready for anything.\"
On the other side, Real Madrid's star Kylian Mbappe struggled to make an impact, being caught offside eight times and failing to convert crucial chances against Barcelona's disciplined defense. Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid's manager, admitted the difficulty, stating, \"We knew that they played with a high line, and we just couldn't take advantage of it. Sometimes (Mbappe) fell offside, but he had three or four chances to score and needed a better finishing touch.\"
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Lewandowski, Yamal give Barcelona a 4-0 win over Real Madrid
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