Outclassing Display: El Clásico Demolition Raises Questions

In a dominant display, FC Barcelona routed Real Madrid 4-0 in the latest edition of El Clásico, held at the Santiago Bernabéu on October 26th, 2024. Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski was the standout performer, scoring twice to push his team into a comfortable lead. Kylian Mbappé, making his El Clásico debut for Madrid, struggled to find the back of the net despite several chances, including one notable save from Barcelona goalkeeper Iñaki Peña. The result ends Real Madrid's impressive 42-match unbeaten run in La Liga, a streak they had hoped to extend.

Barcelona's young talent Lamine Yamal also made headlines by scoring his first-ever El Clásico goal, adding to the misery of Los Blancos. The match was controlled by Barcelona's midfield, with veteran players like Pedri and Frenkie de Jong dictating the pace and keeping Madrid on the back foot. While Madrid had opportunities, they were unable to capitalize, with key misses from Mbappé and an off-target effort from Vinícius Júnior that summed up a frustrating evening for the hosts. The exemplary back line from FC Barcelona caused Los Blancos a world of trouble beating the line consistently.

This victory solidifies Barcelona’s place at the top of the La Liga standings and raises questions for Real Madrid, who are now left to reflect on what went wrong in such a crucial rivalry match. With this commanding win, Barcelona continues to showcase its dominance both domestically and in Europe, following up on a big win against Bayern Munich earlier in the week. The defeat leaves Madrid searching for answers ahead of their upcoming fixtures. While those in white spent big over the summer, the side is struggling to mesh together.