Despite Robert Lewandowski didn’t make headlines in the build-up to El Clasico, the 2021 FIFA Men’s Player of the Year revealed the poster boy Kylian Mbappe as they do at La Liga’s main stage in Madrid on Saturday. The former Bayern Munich striker’s quick brace led Barcelona to a memorable 4-0 win over arch-rivals Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. When Lewandowski silenced the packed Bernabeu Stadium for Mbappe’s Clasico debut, it was a teenage sensation. Lamin Yamal outwitted by the goalkeeper Andrey Lunin to ruin all the Ramontada’s hopes for Los Blancos in their backyard.
Ensure that Real Madrid fans opt for an early exit from the Bernabeu in good shape Rafinha The scoring second half ended with a knockout blow from Barcelona in the 84th minute. The Real Madrid owner hosted bitter rivals Barcelona after an epic victory over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League. Visitors Barcelona also warmed up for the Clasico with an impressive 4-1 win over Bayern Munich at Camp Nou. Ahead of the first Clasico of the new season, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has thanked Barca coach Hansi Flick for changing the Blaugrana’s philosophy. Under Flick, Barcelona have recorded 73 offsides, more than any team in Europe’s top five leagues this season.
The flag was raised for Real Madrid and Mbappé
Barca’s high defensive line saw superstar Mbappe caught offside on his forgettable Clasico debut for Real Madrid. Flick-coached Barca canceled out two of Mbappe’s strikes with their trademark offside move. It is noteworthy that in the first half of the Clasico in Madrid, Mbappe was offside six times. After being wasteful in the first half, Real Madrid and star Mbappe matched their highest number of offsides in the first 45 minutes of a La Liga match since the 2003/2004 season.
Yamal set a Clasico record and scored CR7
Mbappe, who had already been pushed aside by Yamal at Euro 2024, lost to number 19 Barca in the recently concluded Clasico. Breaking a 77-year-old record in the Clasico, Yamal got the better of Madrid goalkeeper Lunin in the 77th minute from a tight angle. For reference: The best young player of the Euro 2024 tournament is the youngest scorer in the history of the Clasico. The 17-year-old has his braces tuned up for the epic showdown between La Liga’s heavyweights. Rubbing salt on his wounds, the miracle boy Yamal also fell Cristiano RonaldoFamous celebration at the Bernabeu stadium. Yamal’s crushing strike was followed by an audacious goal from Raphinha to end Los Blancos’ 42-game unbeaten run at home.
Lewandowski continues to thrive with Flick
Having opened Barcelona’s lead at the top of the La Liga table, Lewandowski showed his class against Madrid. While Mbappe failed to crack the code, Lewandowski effortlessly beat Madrid’s offside trap to capitalize on Marque. MarriedThe ball passed. The 36-year-old doubled his tally with a brilliant header as the Polish veteran completed his brace within three minutes. Lewandowski missed two chances, although his brace secured Barcelona’s first win over Madrid since March 2023. Lewandowski’s clasico masterclass has taken his league-best tally to 14 goals this season.
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