In a pulsating La Liga derby clash, Real Madrid emerged triumphant with a dominant 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Sunday.In a pulsating La Liga derby clash, Real Madrid emerged triumphant with a dominant 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Sunday. The match burst into life in the first half when Karim Benzema converted a penalty in the 12th minute after Jordi Alba fouled Vinicius Junior inside the box. Barcelona responded with intensity and equalized in the 56th minute through Ansu Fati’s deflected strike. However, Real Madrid roared back to take the lead again in the 72nd minute. Toni Kroos’s pinpoint cross found Federico Valverde, who volleyed home a spectacular goal. The icing on the cake came in the 83rd minute when Rodrygo slotted home a breakaway goal to seal the victory. Barcelona’s hopes of a comeback were extinguished when Gerard Pique was sent off in the 84th minute for a second bookable offense. Real Madrid closed out the match with ease, securing a statement victory and extending their lead at the top of the La Liga standings. The victory was a testament to Real Madrid’s class and determination. Benzema, Valverde, and Rodrygo were in inspired form, while the defense, marshaled by Eder Militao and Thibaut Courtois, stood firm against Barcelona’s relentless attacks. For Barcelona, the defeat was a significant setback in their title hopes. The team’s defensive vulnerabilities were exposed, and their attacking play lacked the creativity and precision to break down Real Madrid’s disciplined defense. The result marked Real Madrid’s ninth consecutive victory in all competitions and further cemented their status as the dominant force in Spanish football. The win also extended their unbeaten run against Barcelona to three games, reaffirming their supremacy in El Clasico encounters.
