The 91st-minute goal from Bellingham sealed the deal for Real Madrid, after they had earlier equalized twice through Vinicius Junior and Lucas Vazquez’s goals.
In Short
Still on Top
Real Madrid made a memorable evening for their fans once again at the Santiago Bernabeu with a comeback in El Clásico. After advancing to the semifinals in Manchester, Ancelotti’s men once again worked their magic, turning the game around twice when they were trailing. With six games remaining in La Liga, goals by Vinicius Junior, Lucas Vazquez, and Bellingham in the 91st minute secured the win for our squad and increased our advantage by 11 points on the scoreboard.
When Christensen headed in Raphinha’s corner (6′), Barcelona took an early lead. However, Madrid responded quickly, almost equalizing two minutes later. A lofted pass from Tachoumene found Modric, who headed wide, and Vinicius Junior’s attempt with his right foot failed to find the goal. Shortly after, the Brazilian player got another chance, this time with a headed effort from a cross-free kick.
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Vini Jr equalized for Real Madrid
Real Madrid was searching for the equalizer and found it in the 18th minute. Lucas Vazquez drove the ball on the baseline, dribbled past Cancelló, and Cuéllar brought him down. Vinicius Junior then converted the penalty to make it 1-1. Catalán responded from the other end (28′) to regain the lead. Yamal whipped in an outswinging corner, Lunin cleared the ball off the line, and after VAR review, it was ruled that the ball did not cross the goal line.
At the edge of the box, after some good link-up play between Rodrigo, Bellingham, and Valverde, Modric had the final chance of the first half. The Croatian’s shot from inside the box was saved by Ter Stegen.
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Similar second half
Not much changed in the second half’s action, and the physicality continued even after the break. Yamal attempted a shot that didn’t trouble Lunin; then Bellingham attempted to catch the keeper with a shot from inside the box with his left foot, but the keeper stopped it (50th minute). Five minutes later, the Englishman played a fantastic ball to Vinicius Junior, who got into the box but missed the shot. Then, against the run of play, Firmin scored in the 69th minute as he took advantage of Lunin’s mistake inside the box.
Bellingham made another comeback
Madrid didn’t wait long and equalized four minutes later. Valverde initiated a move in midfield, played the ball to Vinicius Junior, who beat the far post. Lucas Vazquez, who rushed in, scored with his right foot to make it 2-2.
The Brazilian player was once again in the headlines as he came close to scoring in the 78th minute. Lunin played a very quick ball from the back, the Brazilian outpaced Pedri, and found himself in front of Ter Stegen, who prevented the goal in a one-on-one situation. However, as we’ve been doing, Real Madrid showed their courage and secured the win in the 91st minute when Bellingham reached the end of a brilliant cross from Lucas Vazquez at the far post. Real Madrid is now one step closer to the league title.”
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