Bellingham 93rd-minute winner crush Barcelona in El Clasico

The 32nd round La Liga derby clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona lived up to its hype, with Real Madrid emerging victorious in a thrilling encounter. Despite twice falling behind, “Los Blancos” showed resilience and determination to secure a crucial 3-2 win over their arch-rivals.

The match began with both teams displaying high intensity, with early attempts from Vinicius and Christensen setting the tone. However, it was Christensen who broke the deadlock for Real Madrid in the 6th minute, heading in a cross to give his side an early lead.

Barcelona responded swiftly, with Vinicius converting a penalty in the 18th minute to level the score at 1-1. The visitors continued to press, coming close to taking the lead through Araujo’s header and Yamal’s deflected effort.

The second half saw Barcelona start brightly, but it was Real Madrid who struck next, with Fermin Lopez capitalizing on a rebound to put his side ahead in the 69th minute. However, Barcelona fought back once again, with Lucas Vazquez restoring parity just three minutes later.

As the game entered added time, it was Real Madrid who had the final say, as Bellingham found the back of the net with a composed finish to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory for his team.

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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) April 21, 2024

With this win, Real Madrid now sits comfortably atop the La Liga standings, holding an 11-point lead over Barcelona. The result not only strengthens Real Madrid’s title aspirations but also deals a significant blow to Barcelona’s hopes of challenging for the league title.