FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid : The El Clásico on May 11, 2025, at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys saw Barcelona edge Real Madrid 4-3 in a match laced with controversy, brilliance, and title-race intensity. Leading LaLiga by four points, Barcelona faced a defining test.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid First Half
Real Madrid struck first, with Kylian Mbappé converting a 5th-minute penalty after a debated handball call against a Barcelona defender. Mbappé doubled the lead in the 14th minute, exploiting Barcelona’s high line. Barcelona responded through Eric García’s 19th-minute header from a corner, exposing Madrid’s set-piece woes. Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old star, equalized in the 32nd minute, finishing a Raphinha assist. Raphinha then dazzled, scoring twice (34th and 45th minutes) with runs that tore through Madrid’s depleted defense. Ferland Mendy, out with a season-ending quadriceps injury from the Copa del Rey final, and Antonio Rüdiger, absent due to suspension and knee surgery, left Fran García and Raúl Asencio vulnerable. Barcelona’s 62.4% possession and 23 shots (9 on target) to Madrid’s 7 secured a 4-2 halftime lead. Arda Güler, ineffective for Madrid, was substituted at halftime for Brahim Díaz.
Second Half
Barcelona vs Real Madrid : Brahim Díaz’s introduction sparked Madrid, and Mbappé completed his hat-trick in the 70th minute, assisted by Vinícius Jr., making it 4-3. Barcelona’s Wojciech Szczęsny denied Vinícius with a vital save, while Hansi Flick’s 4-4-2 shift, led by Pedri and Frenkie de Jong, stifled Madrid. A late handball appeal was dismissed, frustrating Madrid’s makeshift backline. Barcelona, without Alejandro Balde, who remained on the bench recovering from a hamstring injury, held firm.
IBB Best Players of the Match
Raphinha was Barcelona’s hero, scoring twice, exploiting Madrid’s weak defense. Mbappé’s hat-trick for Real Madrid kept his side alive, showcasing his lethal edge. Their brilliance defined a match that moved Barcelona closer to the LaLiga title.
| PLAYER NAME | GOALS | ASSIST | PASSES | INTERCEPTIONS |
| Raphinha | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Lamine Yamal | 1 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Kylian Mbappe | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |