Barcelona v Real Madrid - as it happened
List of goalscorers
Match report in news
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90+6'Fermin has nicked the ball off Valverde, taken a touch, and slotted it past Courtois! What a moment!
End of match
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90'FT: Barcelona claimed a memorable victory over Real Madrid in a pulsating El Clasico at Montjuïc, prevailing 4-3 in a contest marked by early drama, spectacular goals, and a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappé.
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90'Six minutes added!
Substitution
at Real Madrid
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88'Barcelona are making a substitution: Gavi replaces Ferran Torres.
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88'Change for Real Madrid: Vinícius Júnior is coming off, and Víctor Munoz is coming on.
Substitution
at Real Madrid
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84'Change for Real Madrid: Lucas Vazquez is coming off, and Endrick is coming on.
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83'No spot-kick! The referee's waved away the appeals after checking the monitor. No penalty for Barcelona.
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81'The referee's going to have a look at the monitor now, there's a potential penalty for Barcelona after a handball by Tchouaméni in the previous play.
Yellow card
a Barcelona
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80'Yellow card for Fermin.
Substitution
at Barcelona
Substitution
at Barcelona
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77'Double change coming up for Barcelona: Fermin and Fort are set to enter the pitch, with Olmo and Eric Garcia making way.
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74'What a pass from Yamal! He's found Raphinha at the far post with a sensational ball, but he couldn't quite convert for what would have been the fifth!
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73'What a save from Courtois! He's denied Yamal a fifth for Barcelona with a brilliant stop!
Goaaaaaal!
de Real Madrid en el 70'
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Statistics of K. Mbappé in Primera División3431
0.91331
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70'GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAL TO REAL!! Mbappe's got his third! Vinícius with the assist, and Mbappé's finished it off brilliantly! It's 4-3 now!
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69'Raphinha spotted the run of Ferran Torres, but his pass was a bit too heavy, and the forward couldn't get there.
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66'Ferran Torres tried his luck, but Tchouameni made a crucial block. It'll be a corner for Barcelona.
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64'The referee's blown his whistle for a foul by Bellingham in midfield. Pedri will take the set-piece. .
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60'Good work from Raphinha and Balde on the left for Barcelona, but the Madrid defence stood firm.
Substitution
at Barcelona
Substitution
at Barcelona
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57'Double change for Barcelona: Christensen and Balde are coming on, and Cubarsí and Gerard Martin are going off.
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57'That's a blow for Barcelona, Cubarsí is being forced off with an injury.
Yellow card
a Barcelona
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54'Inigo Martinez has been booked, a yellow card for that strong challenge on Bellingham.
Goal disallowed
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53'Goal disallowed for Yamal! Raphinha did brilliantly to set him up, but the flag's gone up for offside.
Yellow card
a Real Madrid
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50'Asensio has just gone into the referee's book for a nasty challenge on Ferran Torres.
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49'Two efforts in quick succession from Yamal! Real Madrid managed to block the first one, and the second went high and wide.
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46'We're back live for the second 45 minutes! Let's see what this half has in store.
Substitution
at Real Madrid
Substitution
at Real Madrid
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46'Double change for Real Madrid: Guler and Ceballos are coming off, and Brahim and Modric are coming on.
Goal disallowed
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45+5'Mbappe's goal disallowed for offside by the referee
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45+3'Valverde is back on his feet and has rejoined the game!
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45+2'Valverde's down on the pitch and looks in some discomfort after a nasty fall. Let's hope he's alright.
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45'SIX minutes added!
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 45'
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Statistics of Raphinha in Primera División3618
0.5940
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45'GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAL TO BARCAA!! Shocking defending from Real Madrid! Raphinha has pounced on a mistake, exchanged passes with Ferran Torres, and made no mistake with the finish! Barcelona have four!
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42'Mbappe appealed for a penalty (non-existent) for a tackle by De Jong inside the area. The referee finally pointed out that the action was offside.
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42'What a ball in from Yamal! A stunning cross with the outside of his right foot! Raphinha just had to nod it in, but he's missed the target!
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40'Vinícius couldn't quite control that one. Ceballos' pass was into a good area, but the touch wasn't there.
Yellow card
a Real Madrid
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36'Tchouameni is shown the yellow card for a foul on Ferran Torres.
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 34'
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Statistics of Raphinha in Primera División3618
0.5940
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34'GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAL TO BARCAAAAA!! You can't take your eyes off this! Raphinha has just scored! Barcelona are now in the lead!
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 32'
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Statistics of Lamine Yamal in Primera División359
0.261330
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32'GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAL TO BARCAAA!! That is sensational! Lamine Yamal with a moment of pure brilliance! A fantastic goal that Courtois couldn't keep out!
Yellow card
a Real Madrid
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29'That's a yellow card for Valverde for a harsh tackle on Lamine Yamal.
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26'The referee's blown his whistle for a foul by Asensio on Ferran Torres. It'll be a Barcelona free-kick.
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23'Barca are really pushing for an equaliser now, putting Courtois under all sorts of pressure, but he's been brilliant so far, keeping Real Madrid in the lead.
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 19'
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Statistics of Eric García in Primera División292
0.07340
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19'GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAL TO BARCA!! Eric Garcia has headed it home from the corner! They've pulled one back!
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18'Oh, so close for Gerard Martin! He's hit a great shot, but Courtois has pulled off a fantastic save!
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17'Barcelona put a cross in from the left, but Tchouameni was there to head it away.
Goaaaaaal!
de Real Madrid en el 14'
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Statistics of K. Mbappé in Primera División3431
0.91331
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14'GOOOOOOOAAAL TO MADRID! Vinicius with the vision to find Mbappe in space, and Mbappe's finished it brilliantly past Szczesny!
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13'Gerard Martin whipped in a really teasing cross from the left wing! Just needed a touch, but no one could get on the end of it!
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11'Good defending there from Asensio! He's blocked Ferran Torres' run into the box.
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8'Good effort from Eric Garcia! He hit that with some power, but Courtois was equal to it and made the save.
Goaaaaal from a penalty!
de Real Madrid en el 5'
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Statistics of K. Mbappé in Primera División3431
0.91331
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5'GOOOOOOOAAAAL TO REAL MADRID! Mbappe makes no mistake from the spot! Real Madrid have taken the lead!
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3'What a costly mistake from Cubarsi! His clearance has gone straight to Mbappe, who's been brought down by Szczesny for a penalty!
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1'UUUUUUUUUUuunnnderrwaayy!
Start of match
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PRVWThe players make their way out here at the Estadi Olimpico Lluis Companys!
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PRVWThe pre-match warm-ups of both sides are complete and we're closing in on kick-off.
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PRVWBarca subs: Ter Stegen, Inaki Pena, Balde, Araujo, Christensen, Hector Fort, Marc Casado, Fermin, Gavi, Ansu Fati, Pau Víctor and Lewandowski.
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PRVWBarcelona starting XI: Szczesny (GK); Eric Garcia, Inigo Martinez, Cubarsi, Gerard Martin; De Jong, Pedri, Dani Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Raphinha.
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PRVWWe also have the confirmed line-up of the Catalan giants!
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PRVWThis will be Carlo Ancelotti's last 'Clasico' in the Real Madrid dugout. If the rumours are true, his replacement will be Xabi Alonso. Carletto' will play his 350th game in charge of Los Blancos today. He managed 119 in his first spell, between 2013 and 2015, and has accumulated 230 in his current one, between 2021 and 2025.
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PRVWReal Madrid subs: Lunin, Sergio Mestre, Vallejo, Yusi Enriquez, Jacobo Ramon, Victor Munoz, Modric, Brahim, Rodrygo, Endrick.
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PRVWReal Madrid starting XI: Courtois (GK); Lucas Vazquez, Tchouameni, Asencio, Fran Garcia; Valverde, Ceballos, Bellingham, Arda Guler; Mbappe, Vinicius.
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PRVWReal Madrid as usual is the first to reveal the starting XI!
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PRVWHernandez Hernandez will be in the middle for this one, Martinez Munuera the VAR.
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PRVWReal Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois (GK); Valverde, Asencio, Tchouameni, F Garcia; Ceballos, Modric; Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe.
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PRVWBarcelona possible starting lineup: Szczesny (GK); Eric Garcia, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres.
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PRVWGiven all this news, let's warm up a bit before the game with some possible line-ups!
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PRVWLewandowski could reach 100 goals for Barcelona if he scores twice in this Clasico, adding another storyline to a high-stakes encounter.
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PRVWMbappe is still searching for his first win over Barcelona as a Real Madrid player, having lost all three meetings this season.
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PRVWValverde could fill in at right-back, with Ceballos and Modric supporting Bellingham in midfield, and Vinicius and Mbappe leading the attack.
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PRVWRodrygo returns after illness, and Arda Guler is set to start following his impressive display against Celta.
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PRVWFor Real Madrid, the defensive line is severely depleted: Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Rüdiger, and Mendy are all out for the season.
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PRVWFlick said that Ter Stegen, who has recovered from injury, could play minutes in La Liga although he is unlikely to take risks in goal in a game like the Clasico.
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PRVWInigo Martinez is fit, but Pablo Torre and Marc Casado are doubtful, and Jules Kounde and Marc Bernal are ruled out for the Cules due to injury.
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PRVWBarca’s squad is boosted by the return of Alejandro Balde and Robert Lewandowski, both expected to start from the bench after recent injuries.
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PRVWFlick’s side come off a dramatic Champions League semi-final exit against Inter, but have already beaten Madrid three times this season, including the Copa del Rey and Supercopa finals.
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PRVWA win for Madrid would cut the gap to just one point, while a draw or Barcelona victory would leave the Catalans in a commanding position with three games left.
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PRVWBarcelona lead the table with 79 points, four ahead of Real Madrid, making this Clasico crucial for both teams’ championship ambitions.
Pre-match
11 May 2025, 16:15
Referee: Hernández Hernández | VAR: J. Martínez Munuera
Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys
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PRVWHello everyone and welcome to LIVE coverage of the La Liga match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Estadi Olímpico Lluis Companys! Los Cules take on Los Blancos on matchday 35 in a clash that could decide the league champions, welcome to El Clasico!
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