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.
