Barcelona edges Real Madrid 4-3 in thrilling El Clasico comeback
- Kylian Mbappé initially gave Real Madrid a 2-0 lead with two early goals.
- Barcelona staged a remarkable comeback, scoring four goals before halftime.
- The victory propelled Barcelona seven points clear in La Liga as they move closer to the title.
On May 11, 2025, FC Barcelona hosted Real Madrid at Montjuic Stadium in an intensely competitive La Liga match. This thrilling 'clasico' saw Barcelona come back from a two-goal deficit, having initially trailed 2-0 after Kylian Mbappé scored twice for Madrid in the early minutes. Barcelona regained their footing, with goals from Eric García, Lamine Yamal, and a brace from Raphinha rallying the team to a 4-2 lead at halftime after completing a sensational comeback. Despite Mbappé's hat trick in the 70th minute, Madrid could not equalize, suffering a defeat that likely extinguished their chances of retaining the league title. The match not only showcased a remarkable display of skill and drama by Barcelona but also highlighted the team's ability to rebound mentally after their recent heartbreak in the Champions League semifinals against Inter Milan. Facing significant pressure, Barcelona was determined to secure their position at the top of La Liga and displayed resilience by overcoming an early setback. As a result, they opened up a seven-point lead over Real Madrid with only three matches remaining in the season. Emotions ran high as both teams dealt with the ramifications of this match. Real Madrid fans reacted with discontent, protesting their team's performance and left a sign lamenting the "shame" of losing to their bitter rivals for a fourth consecutive time this season. Meanwhile, Barcelona celebrated their success and the record gate receipts of $15.3 million amidst a season of highs and lows. The victory brings Barcelona closer to securing the La Liga title, while casting doubt on Real Madrid's potential to reclaim the crown. With their next match against Espanyol looming, Barca can potentially clinch the title further solidifying their dominance in the domestic league as they aim for additional silverware this season.