Real Madrid Extends Unbeaten Run, Defeating Barcelona in El ClasicoReal Madrid Extends Unbeaten Run, Defeating Barcelona in El Clasico Madrid, Spain – Real Madrid emerged victorious in the highly anticipated El Clasico showdown against arch-rivals Barcelona on Sunday night, edging their opponents 3-1 to extend their unbeaten run to 21 matches in all competitions. The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium was electric as the two Spanish giants took to the pitch, with Real Madrid seeking to consolidate their position at the top of the La Liga table and Barcelona eager to close the gap. The hosts opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Karim Benzema, who capitalized on a defensive error to slot the ball past Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Barcelona responded well and equalized 10 minutes later through Ansu Fati’s stunning strike. Real Madrid regained the lead just before halftime when Toni Kroos delivered a pinpoint cross for Federico Valverde, who headed home to make it 2-1. The second half was a more cagey affair, with both teams wary of conceding a crucial goal. In the 69th minute, Benzema secured the three points for Real Madrid, converting a penalty after Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo was adjudged to have handled the ball in the box. Barcelona pushed hard in the dying minutes but could not find a way past Real Madrid’s resolute defense. The victory extends Real Madrid’s lead at the top of La Liga to six points, while Barcelona remains in third place, 11 points behind their rivals. It also marks Real Madrid’s fifth consecutive win against Barcelona in all competitions. Manager Carlo Ancelotti praised his team’s performance, saying, “We played a complete game. We were solid in defense and dangerous in attack. This was a big victory that gives us a lot of confidence.” Barcelona coach Xavi was disappointed with the result but acknowledged Real Madrid’s quality. “They were the better team today. We need to learn from this and come back stronger,” he said. The victory is a significant boost for Real Madrid as they look to challenge for both the La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League. For Barcelona, the defeat is a setback, but they will be aiming to bounce back in their upcoming matches.
