Barcelona edge Real Madrid 4-3
In a tight La Liga El Clásico Barcelona beat Real Madrid 4–3.
The VAR review disallowed the last goal scored by Real Madrid.
Among the Barça scores were Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Yamal.
Barcelona hung on for triumph despite Madrid’s efforts at recovery.
The outcome under Hansi Flick improves Barça’s La Liga title campaign.
Barcelona excels in exciting The Clásico Challenge
Defying arch-rivals Real Madrid 4–3 on May 11, 2025, at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuïc, Barcelona came triumphant in one of the most fierce El Clásico games in recent memory.
Early countering reaction and momentum
Robert Lewandowski led Barça first, opening the score with exquisite accuracy. Real Madrid answered fast, levelled the game before half. With both sides trading control, the game stayed perfectly balanced.
Important turning points and VAR drama
Barcelona exploded once more in the second half thanks to goals by Raphinha and 17-year-old wonder Lamine Yamal. Real Madrid closed the difference, leaving 4–3 in the last minutes. But VAR reversed what seemed to be a thrilling last-minute equaliser from Madrid because of an offside infringement.
Effects on the La Liga title contest
Under coach Hansi Flick, the victory grants Barcelona a vital three points in their quest for the La Liga crown. Real Madrid, meanwhile, loses ground in the championship battle with just a few games left.
![Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca defended his decision to make sweeping changes to his side after a disappointing 2-2 draw with Qarabag in the Champions League. The Blues looked on course for a routine win when teenage forward Estevao opened the scoring early in Baku. But the night unravelled quickly as Qarabag hit back through Leandro Andrade and Marko Jankovic to take a shock 2-1 lead into half-time. Alejandro Garnacho spared Chelsea from an embarrassing defeat with a second-half equaliser, but the performance left Maresca facing familiar questions about his team selection. The Italian made seven changes from the side that beat Tottenham at the weekend, opting to rest several regular starters, including Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, and Malo Gusto. “The intention [of the changes] is always because we think the plan with the players is the correct one,” Maresca said. “We started the right way, scored the goal, but then we conceded two — the first one when they had 10 players. We can avoid both goals.” Maresca admitted Chelsea’s biggest issue was their lack of sharpness in front of goal, with only four of their 16 shots on target. “In their box, we need to be more clinical,” he added. “Every game is a chance for the players to show why they are here.” It was a night to forget for defender Jorrel Hato, who misjudged a long ball to allow Qarabag’s equaliser and then conceded a penalty that Jankovic converted. Maresca refused to single him out but noted the defensive lapses were avoidable. Chelsea have now failed to win either of their first two away games in this season’s Champions League and have conceded at least twice in three of their last four matches.](https://newsaih.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot_6-11-2025_3434_x.com_-238x178.jpeg "Maresca Defends Squad Rotation After Chelsea Held to 2-2 Draw by Qarabag")
