Real Madrid provided an impressive match in the "classic" against Barcelona, which was crucial for leadership in the Spanish championship. In the "San Mames" stadium, the game ended in a draw and was decided by a shootout with a score of 2:1. In the penalty shootout, the Catalans' first penalty was taken by Pedri, who scored, which gave them a significant advantage in the game.
For the "royal" club, the match had special meaning, as it allowed them to gain a psychological advantage over their main rival, occupying a higher place in the standings. Earlier in the season, the teams had already met in the same stadium, with Barcelona winning all four matches in the first half of the season, including a 4:0 thrashing. The national team and motivation of the players played a key role in the outcome of the match.
The main star for "Real" was the Englishman Jude Bellingham, who became a real leader after the sudden start of the season and showed excellent form with the first goal in Spain. He doubled the lead in this match, scoring a goal in the 70th minute and setting a record for the fastest goal in the history of the El Clásico.
His words are important:
"Every point in these matches is special. We build a solid foundation and a long-term perspective. We want to give the great supervisor confidence in the future."
Match moments: — 22nd minute: Kylian Mbappé scored a goal from Bellingham, who went one-on-one with the goalkeeper. — 38th minute: Fermin Lopes scored a goal, predetermining the victory for "Real". — Before the match: Bellingham made a moment in the attacking third, taking precedence in the attack.
Not satisfied with the result, the hosts went on to fight. For example, at the beginning of the second half, the "young winger" Diego Costa nearly scored a goal by hitting the post, but Mbappé was the first to react.
Bellingham checked, saying that he feels both physical and psychological. "It's my best moment with the first season. We want to win more, and it was important to get a result today."
This victory for "Real" helps to gain leadership in the table and to believe in the fight for the title. In the meantime, Barcelona, not satisfied with the result, strengthened their strategic tempo and hopes to successfully predict the future season.
