Barcelona Stuns Real Madrid 4-0 in El Clásico ShowdownBarcelona Stuns Real Madrid 4-0 in El Clásico Showdown In a pulsating El Clásico encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Barcelona delivered a resounding 4-0 victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid. The Blaugrana dominated every aspect of the game, leaving Los Blancos in disarray. Barcelona started explosively, pressing high and dictating the tempo. In the 12th minute, Ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring with a stunning solo effort, weaving past three Madrid defenders before slotting home. The lead was doubled just 20 minutes later, as Ronald Araujo headed home a corner. Real Madrid struggled to find their rhythm, with Barcelona’s defense suffocating their attacking threats. Karim Benzema, Real’s talismanic striker, was kept at bay by an impenetrable Gerard Piqué and Ronald Araújo. The second half began with Barcelona continuing to control possession. In the 55th minute, Gavi extended the visitors’ lead with a sublime chip over Thibaut Courtois. The humiliation was complete in the 83rd minute when Sergi Roberto added a fourth goal, tapping home from close range. The victory marked Barcelona’s first away win at the Bernabéu in nine years and a return to form for the Catalan giants. Manager Xavi Hernández was effusive in his praise for his team, saying: “This is a special night. We played with heart, intensity, and determination.” Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti took full responsibility for the defeat, admitting: “We were outplayed in every aspect of the game. Barcelona deserved the win.” The victory solidifies Barcelona’s position at the top of La Liga standings, while Real Madrid’s title hopes suffer a major blow. However, with over half the season remaining, both teams will be determined to make a comeback in the pursuit of the league title.
