Barcelona Edges Rivals Madrid in Thrilling 4-3 Clásico Showdown

Barcelona, Spain – In a heart-racing match at the Estadio Olímpico de Montjuic, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 4-3 in a thrilling Clásico on May 10, 2025. The victory puts Barcelona one step closer to clinching the La Liga title, needing just one more win in their remaining matches.

The match kicked off explosively with Kylian Mbappé scoring two goals within the first 15 minutes, giving Real Madrid a quick 2-0 lead. However, Barcelona responded emphatically with goals from Eric García, Lamine Yamal, and a brace from Raphinha to lead 4-2 at halftime.

Barcelona’s strong performance stunned Madrid fans as they dominated the first half. Hansi Flick‘s squad managed to turn the tables after their initial setback, with Raphinha scoring twice within quick succession and signaling a Barcelona comeback.

The second half saw a decrease in scoring but not in excitement. Mbappé netted his hat trick in the 70th minute but could not help Madrid close the gap. Despite a last-minute chance for Víctor Muñoz, his shot went over the bar, sealing the game for the Catalans.

With this win, Barcelona now has 82 points and can secure the title if they defeat Espanyol in their next match. Meanwhile, Real Madrid sits with 75 points and faces challenges to their title hopes in the final three matches.

“La Liga is the most honest title,” said Manager Hansi Flick after the match. The vibrant atmosphere in the stadium and the thrilling sequence of goals turned this clash into a memorable chapter in the storied rivalry.