Though Robert Lewandowski didn’t headline the El Clasico build-up, the 2021 Finest FIFA Males’s Participant confirmed poster boy Kylian Mbappe the way it’s completed at La Liga’s grandest stage in Madrid on Saturday. A fast-fire brace from the previous Bayern Munich ahead usual Barcelona’s memorable 4-0 win over arch-rivals Actual Madrid on the Santiago Bernabeu. With Lewandowski silencing the Bernabeu, which was packed to the rafters for Mbappe’s Clasico debut, teenage sensation Lamine Yamal outsmarted goalkeeper Andriy Lunin to sprint all ‘ramontada’ hopes of Los Blancos of their yard.
Ensuring that Actual Madrid followers go for an early Bernabeu exit, in-form Raphinha wrapped up the goal-fest second half with Barcelona’s knockout blow within the 84th minute. Holders Actual Madrid hosted bitter rivals Barcelona after an epic come-from-behind conquer Borussia Dortmund within the UEFA Champions League. Guests Barcelona additionally warmed up for Clasico with a formidable 4-1 win over Bayern at Camp Nou. Within the lead-up to the primary Clasico of the brand new season, Actual Madrid supervisor Carlo Ancelotti credited Barca supervisor Hansi Flick for altering the philosophy of the Blaugrana. Underneath Flick’s watch, Barcelona have managed to attract 73 offsides – probably the most by any crew in Europe’s prime 5 leagues this season.
Flag was up for Actual and Mbappe
Because of Barca’s excessive line of defense, famous person Mbappe turned an offside service provider in his forgetful Clasico debut for Actual Madrid. Flick-coached Barca cancelled out Mbappe’s two strikes with their trademark offside entice. Apparently, Mbappe was known as offside on six events inside the primary half of the Clasico in Madrid. Wasteful of their first half, Mbappe-starrer Actual Madrid equalled their highest variety of offside calls within the first 45 minutes of a LaLiga match because the 2003/2004 season.
Yamal claims Clasico file, hits CR7 celebration
Already upstaged by Yamal on the UEFA Euro 2024, Mbappe was overshadowed by Barca’s No.19 within the lately concluded Clasico. Breaking a 77-year file within the Clasico, Yamal received the higher of Madrid’s goalkeeper Lunin from a good angle within the 77th minute. For the file, the Euro 2024 Younger Participant of the Event is the youngest purpose scorer in Clasico’s historical past. The 17-year-old custom-made his braces for the blockbuster conflict between the La Liga heavyweights. Rubbing salt into the injuries, boy surprise Yamal additionally dropped Cristiano Ronaldo‘s iconic celebration on the Bernabeu. Yamal’s crushing blow was adopted by Raphinha’s cheeky end which ended unbeaten 42-game unbeaten run of Los Blancos at house.
Lewandowski continues to thrive with Flick
Opening a six-point lead for Barcelona on the prime of the La Liga standings, goal-machine Lewandowksi showcased his class towards Madrid. Whereas Mbappe did not crack the code, Lewandowski effortlessly beat Madrid’s offside entice by cashing in on Marc Casado‘s via ball. The 36-year-old doubled his tally with an excellent header because the Polish veteran accomplished his brace in three minutes. Lewandowski did not convert two goal-scoring probabilities, though his brace sealed Barcelona’s first win over Madrid since March 2023. Lewandowski’s Clasico masterclass has enhanced his league-best tally to 14 objectives this season.
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