Real Madrid 3-2 Barcelona: La Liga – as it happened
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Alright, that's all from us for now. Sid Lowe is still working on his report, but as soon as he finishes, we'll post it here on our website. Thanks to everyone who joined us and left comments, but unfortunately, we have to say goodbye to football for another weekend. However, this weekend was full of exciting sporting events, and if you're still looking for something to watch, don't worry - we've got you covered. Take care, everyone.
In other news, Girona is now ahead of Atléti, who lost to Alavés by seven points. Girona is going to compete in the Champions League, which is a remarkable achievement for them. It's a fantastic triumph for the underdog team.
The atmosphere at the Bernabeu is full of energy, with the title virtually secured against their despised rival. The challenge for Ancelotti is to ensure that all players are both refreshed and prepared for the upcoming match against Bayern, a feat that is much simpler to verbalize than to execute.
Colum Fordham thinks Jude Bellingham is incredible. He believes that Brahim Diaz did a lot of the difficult work, but Bellingham is always at the perfect spot, whether he's using his left or right foot. Fordham also pointed out how rare it is to have two of the world's top five players be English. He thinks Phil Foden and Bellingham must be very close to that elite group.
Well, it's hard to say. Should we include goalkeepers and defenders who are typically not mentioned in such rankings? They both need to consistently perform better over multiple seasons, and especially in the most important games, to be considered among the absolute best. However, I have no doubt that they will eventually achieve that status.
I didn't mention earlier that when Bellingham made a goal, he and his friends jumped into the crowd. Afterwards, he stood in front of them, making sure everyone knew who he was. Although I would like to see more of him during the entire game, his incredible talent to change the outcome of matches through various methods is truly amazing.
Real Madrid Beats Barcelona 3-2
Wow! Madrid pulled off a victory and they are now leading with a margin of 11 points as the competition only has six games remaining. It seems that they are on their way to being crowned as champions.
In the match that lasted for 90 minutes with an additional 5 minutes, Jude Bellingham exhibited incredible talent. Previously, during an interview, he was asked about playing alongside the talented players in Dortmund and he confidently replied, "Yes, but I am also a skilled player." This confidence is truly well-grounded, and when he was presented with the opportunity to secure victory in the clasico game and in turn, claim the title, the outcome was predictable- only success.
In the 94th minute, Barcelona earned a corner kick on the left side but unfortunately, Ter Stegen's attempt did not result in a goal.
In the third minute of added time, Madrid seems to have what it takes to win the game. Barca, on the other hand, is not performing as well and has struggled with injuries. Madrid has been the dominant team in Spain this season, surpassing their competition by a long shot. Will they also be able to win their 69th European Cup and secure another title?
Real Madrid Beats Barcelona 3-2 With Last-minute Goal
The champion of Real Madrid is Jude Bellingham! Diaz moves ahead in the middle and passes to Lucas Vazquez on the right. Joselu lets the ball pass through his legs, hoping to touch it, and amazingly, Bellingham scores a professional goal from a difficult angle! Real Madrid is now ahead by 11 points with only six games left to play.
We will have four more minutes to play, making the total time of the match 90 minutes.
Madrid is very close to winning. If they manage to hold on, it would be a remarkable comeback. However, if they fail to maintain an eight-point lead with only six games remaining, it would be an unforgettable collapse in any league.
In the 87th minute, Modric delivered a swing towards the goal. Militao stretched out but was unable to steer the ball towards the goal. However, the ball went in a straight line, and Bellingham was unable to reach it. Eventually, it went past Joselu, who attempted to curl his foot around it but instead sliced it wide. Fortunately for Joselu, he was saved by the offside flag.
In the 86th minute, Diaz creates an opening on the left side and passes the ball diagonally to Bellingham who is in the box. However, Bellingham was not able to do anything with the ball, and as a result, Madrid kept possession. Time continued to pass, and when Bellingham passed the ball to Brahim for the second time, Brahim skillfully turned and was fouled by Fermin. This resulted in a free-kick for Madrid, which was positioned on the left side, 25 yards away from the center.
In just 84 minutes into the game, Gundogan made a smart play by poking a pass from outside the box to Fermin who chased after it. However, Fran Garcia impressively slid in from the back to prevent Fermin from getting the ball. As a result, Lunin was able to easily handle the situation.
After 83 minutes, Felix manages to escape from Modric who kicks him and receives a booking. In other words, as my grandmother would have said, he got his booking.
Vinicius did not seem pleased when he was replaced after 83 minutes, but he has appeared exhausted throughout the entire half.
Vinicius has been exhausted after running tirelessly for 82 minutes. As a result, he has been substituted by Joselu. It is likely that Madrid will utilize Joselu's strengths by playing passes for him to control with his feet or by sending crosses into the penalty area.
Barcelona is aware that they only need a single opportunity, and with 10 minutes of additional time left, they are confident that they can produce at least one chance. On the other hand, Real Madrid is counting on their ability to score on the counter-attack.
In the 78th minute, Lunin made a save from Felix but unfortunately the ball slipped away from his grasp, akin to how Sander Westerveld dropped the ball. Vinicius quickly took advantage of this opportunity, with Diaz by his side and defenders following closely. However, his touch was a bit too heavy, causing him to deviate slightly from the ideal angle for scoring. Despite this, he managed to fire off a powerful shot that was deftly blocked by Ter Stegen. It was a great save by the latter, even though he shouldn't have anticipated it.
Leo wrote that he was reminded of Euro 1996 when he heard about attempting to score straight goals from corner kicks. He cited the example of Stoichkov from Spain-Bulgaria match and compared it to DeBruyne's performance against Madrid and other teams. Leo stated that it has been a popular trend for the past week but hasn't resulted in many goals. However, Leo believes that these kicks can generate excitement every time if executed properly, so he is all for them.
If you place male players on the goalkeeper and the goalkeeper struggles to handle pressure or balls in the air, then it could be a good choice. This is especially true if it results in a better shooting angle for your team.
After 76 minutes of play, Tchouameni positioned himself in the midfield and fired a solid shot towards the goal. However, his attempt went straight to Ter Stegen. On the other hand, Vinicius looked tired, while Diaz took his place in the forward position.
I assume Tchouameni will take up a position in the midfield while Militao will play in the center of the defense. However, it could also be beneficial to employ a formation with five defenders in order to secure the draw. This decision may be worth considering.
The Madrid team has made a substitution of Rodrygo for Eder Militao for a duration of 75 minutes.
Real Madrid And Barcelona Draw 2-2 With Lucas Vazquez Scoring
Valverde was able to open up some space in the midfield by successfully getting past his opponent. He then passed the ball over to Vinicius, who made a splendid cross by bending the ball around Kounde. Vazquez was positioned at the back post and was able to execute a skillful finish by controlling the ball with one bounce and punching it inside the near post. As a result, Madrid has regained the title.
In the 72nd minute of the match, Bellingham slides towards the ball in a manner similar to how it was done in the video game, Fifa 98. Ter Stegen, in an attempt to clear the ball, manages to do so just in the nick of time.
Vinicius attempts to motivate the audience for 71 minutes while Ancelotti substitutes Camavinga and Kroos with Fran Garcia and Brahim Diaz.
Real Madrid Concedes As Barcelona Wins 2-1
Alright then! Madrid have not been performing well in the second half. Torres passes the ball to Yamal who skillfully curves it into the box. This type of shot makes it impossible for the goalkeeper to move until he's certain no one else is going to touch the ball. All the goalkeeper can do is push it away from the goal. Torres jumps over the ball, making it even more complicated. Fortunately, Fermin is there to capitalize on the goalkeeper's mistake and score the rebound. This goal has just made the race for the title more exciting!
In the 66th minute, Big Pedri cleared the corner with his head, but Madrid regained possession. Vinicius passed the ball from the by-line, and it's unclear whether it hit Kounde's hand. A few moments later, Felix controlled the ball beautifully and passed it to Torres, who started running with Camavinga chasing after him. Torres managed to hold him off but missed the finish. Fortunately for him, the offside flag was raised, and he could breathe a sigh of relief.
In just 65 minutes of the game, Felix made an impressive move by sending a clever pass behind the defense. However, Tchouameni managed to anticipate and clear it. Madrid quickly counterattacked and earned a corner from the right side. Modric stepped up to take the corner kick.
At the 64th minute, Barca made a substitution, bringing in Joao Felix and Ferran Torres to replace Lewandowski and Raphinha. It's possible that Lewandowski may not be happy about this, but it's clear that he hasn't been performing up to his usual standards lately, so he can't really complain about being taken off the field.
After 63 minutes of play, Lewandowski headed the ball towards Yamal who was on the right side. However, when Fermin received Yamal's cross, he was unable to make any productive move with it. Moreover, Fermin misfired a shot that went wide as the ball came back towards him.
Barcelona is dominating the game, however, they are having difficulty generating scoring opportunities. Lewandowski, on the other hand, hasn't contributed to the game much yet. Nonetheless, as I'm currently typing, Araujo executes a great pass to Lewandowski, sending him running towards the goal. Lewandowski's first touch is excellent, allowing him to control the ball as it drops over his shoulder. However, his angle was slightly off, and all he could do was lob the ball, which posed no real danger to the opposing team's goal.
It's been 59 minutes and I can't believe Rudiger didn't receive a red card for that. Additionally, while the Fermin incident wasn't as severe, it seemed like he purposely hindered his opponent. However, Fermin was able to create enough uncertainty to prevent a penalty. Xavi disagreed with this assessment.
Madrid seems to be tired after playing for 57 minutes, and Fermin tries to score a goal from within the penalty box. In this situation, Rudiger uses his reliable technique, where he positions himself in a way that the opponent runs into him, just like what happened with Kevin de Bruyne. As a result, Madrid successfully clears the ball.
The second half has been quite dull so far, until Barcelona lost possession during their attack. With just two passes, Vinicius was freed and Madrid had a chance to create an opportunity. However, he had to shoot quickly as two opposing players, Vubarsi and Kounde, were blocking his way, resulting in the ball going over the goalpost.
Madrid is making progress in the game for 53 minutes and Bellingham is becoming more important. He passes the ball to Vinicius, who tries to send it to Vazquez, but the other team blocks the pass.
Vinicius charges towards Kounde for 53 minutes until Kounde appears defeated but surprisingly regains his strength to make the tackle. Vinicius is showing exceptional progress in his performance.
In just 52 minutes, Cancelo makes a quick move by passing the ball at an angle, however, Vazquez pulls his back and is penalized with a booking.
In the game, after 50 minutes, Modric quickly took control of the ball near the center of the field and began moving towards the opponent's goal. Then, he passed the ball to Bellingham who took a shot but directly hit it towards Ter Stegen.
If the game ends in a tie, Real Madrid will have an eight-point advantage with only six matches left, putting pressure on Barcelona to secure a victory.
After only 46 minutes of play, Barca made a quick move by targeting Yamal to take on Camavinga. Although Yamal was able to slip past Camavinga, he didn't have any teammates nearby to support him. As a result, he had to slow down and change his direction, ultimately taking a shot that went directly at Lunin.
We're ready for another round, let's do this!
At half-time, Barcelona made a substitution and Fermin came on instead of Christensen. The team is in need of a victory, so they selected a player who is skilled in swiftly regaining possession of the ball. I am unsure of which player is positioned in front of the defense, whether it is Pedri or Gundogan, but one of them will be responsible for that role.
Mid-point message: "I concur with Cliffi that Bellingham would suit the role of a box-to-box player. However, Madrid is currently without a number 9 and positioning him further up the field has proven fruitful in securing their potential league victory. In the upcoming season, they are likely to acquire a striker and consequently shift Bellingham's position."
I'm optimistic about the change, but even if they decide to switch to 4-3-3, won't he still be playing as the forward positioned behind the leading striker?
