Barcelona 4-3 Real Madrid: Goals and highlights - LaLiga 24/25

A huge clash could effectively decide the title

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Hello and welcome to another MARCA in English live blog, this time taking you through the biggest game of the 24/25 LaLiga season as Barcelona host Real Madrid.

The stage is set for another thrilling edition of El Clasico as Barcelona hosts Real Madrid at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. With just four points separating the two La Liga powerhouses, this match could be decisive in the title race.

Barcelona currently sits atop the table with 79 points, while Real Madrid follows closely behind with 75. A win for the Catalan side would stretch their lead to seven points, all but ending Madrid's title hopes with only a few games remaining in the season.

Barcelona enters the game with confidence, having convincingly defeated Real Madrid 4-0 earlier this season at the Santiago Bernabeu. One of the standout performers for Barcelona this campaign has been Lamine Yamal, the teenage sensation who continues to impress in attack. With several senior forwards sidelined, Yamal's creativity and composure in front of goal will be essential.

On the other side, Real Madrid is banking on the talents of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior to turn the tide. Mbappe, in his first El Clasico, brings explosive pace and lethal finishing, while Vinícius offers flair and unpredictability on the wing.

However, Real Madrid is significantly weakened in defense, missing key players like Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, and Ferland Mendy. With such a depleted backline, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will be under immense pressure to keep his side in the game.

Tactically, fans can expect a classic clash of styles. Barcelona's high pressing and intricate ing will go head-to-head with Madrid's trademark counter-attacks. Both sides are known for their attacking prowess, and with so much at stake, the match promises drama and intensity from the first whistle to the last.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid - Latest Updates

Ocasión de gol
97

Attempt missed. Raphinha (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Lamine Yamal following a fast break.

Gol
94

Goal! Barcelona 5, Real Madrid 3. Fermín López (Barcelona) right footed shot from the left side of the box.

Ocasión de gol
91

Attempt missed. Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box following a corner.

90

Attempt saved. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Fran García.

90

Attempt blocked. Gavi (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fermín López.

Ocasión de gol
88

Attempt missed. Víctor Muñoz (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

Ocasión de gol
87

Attempt missed. Raphinha (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box.

85

Attempt saved. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.

Tarjeta Amarilla
79

Fermín López (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

78

Attempt blocked. Ferran Torres (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

78

Attempt saved. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Héctor Fort.

Ocasión de gol
73

Attempt missed. Raphinha (Barcelona) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Lamine Yamal.

72

Attempt saved. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Dani Olmo.

Gol
69

Goal! Barcelona 4, Real Madrid 3. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the centre of the box following a fast break.

65

Attempt blocked. Ferran Torres (Barcelona) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Pedri.

Cambio
56

Substitution, Barcelona. Andreas Christensen replaces Pau Cubarsí because of an injury.

Ocasión de gol
55

Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the left side of the box following a fast break.

Tarjeta Amarilla
53

Iñigo Martínez (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Ocasión de gol
53

Attempt missed. Dani Olmo (Barcelona) right footed shot from outside the box.

Tarjeta Amarilla
49

Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Ocasión de gol
48

Attempt missed. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Pedri.

48

Attempt blocked. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

48

Attempt blocked. Ferran Torres (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Raphinha with a cross.

Gol
44

Goal! Barcelona 4, Real Madrid 2. Raphinha (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box.

Penalti
42

Penalty conceded by Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona) after a foul in the penalty area.

Ocasión de gol
41

Attempt missed. Raphinha (Barcelona) header from the centre of the box.

Ocasión de gol
37

Attempt missed. Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box following a set piece situation.

Tarjeta Amarilla
35

Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Gol
33

Goal! Barcelona 3, Real Madrid 2. Raphinha (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box.

Gol
31

Goal! Barcelona 2, Real Madrid 2. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from the right side of the box.

Tarjeta Amarilla
28

Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

23

Attempt saved. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.

Ocasión de gol
21

Attempt missed. Ferran Torres (Barcelona) right footed shot from very close range misses to the right.

Goal for Barcelona

We have a game on here. Eric Garcia's clever header gets Barcelona right back into this contest. We haven't even had 20 minutes yet.

Gol
18

Goal! Barcelona 1, Real Madrid 2. Eric García (Barcelona) header from very close range following a corner.

18

Attempt saved. Gerard Martín (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.

Ocasión de gol
17

Attempt missed. Iñigo Martínez (Barcelona) header from the centre of the box following a corner.

16

Attempt saved. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.

2-0 to Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe scores again! Barcelona want a free-kick for an incident in the build-up but it's not coming. Mbappe was released through the middle and he was never going to miss a chance like that.

Gol
13

Goal! Barcelona 0, Real Madrid 2. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a fast break.

Goal for Real Madrid

Mbappe beats Szczesny to the ball in the box and the Polish goalkeeper cleans out the Frenchman. There is an initial question of offside, but that is cleared and Mbappe steps up to score the penalty after less than five minutes.

Gol
4

Goal! Barcelona 0, Real Madrid 1. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) converts the penalty with a right footed shot.

Penalti
2

Penalty conceded by Wojciech Szczesny (Barcelona) after a foul in the penalty area.

A huge day for Barcelona

A reminder that Barcelona Femeni won the league today, and the men could all-but secure their own league title with a win against Real Madrid this afternoon.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Possible Lineups

Barcelona will be without several key players for this match. Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen remains sidelined due to a ruptured patellar tendon sustained earlier in the season. Defenders Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo, are also unavailable due to various injuries. Midfielder Ferran Torres should start, but Marc Bernal is expected to miss the remainder of the season. However, Gavi has returned to fitness and could feature in the squad.

Real Madrid faces significant challenges with numerous injuries. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is out due to a thigh injury, and forward Rodrygo is unavailable because of a hamstring issue. Defenders Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, and Ferland Mendy are also sidelined. Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is expected to miss the match due to muscular fatigue.

Barcelona predicted XI: Szczesny; E Garcia, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres

Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Tchouameni, F Garcia; Ceballos, Modric; Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe

When is Barcelona vs Real Madrid?

Kick-off for Barcelona vs Real Madrid is 16:15 CEST. That means fans in the UK and Ireland can tune in to watch at 15:15.

Fans in the USA, meanwhile, will find Barcelona vs Real Madrid starting at 10:15 AM Eastern Time (ET)/ 7:15 AM Pacific Time (PT).

Where to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid?

For fans in the United Kingdom, Barcelona vs Real Madrid can be seen on Premier Sports 1 with streaming on LaLigaTV.

US-based fans will be able to see Barcelona vs Real Madrid on ESPN+ and streaming on Fubo.