The Santiago Bernabéu erupted on Sunday night as Real Madrid snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over Barcelona in the latest edition of El Clasico. In a pulsating encounter that swung back and forth, it was young English midfielder Jude Bellingham who emerged as the hero, scoring a winning goal deep into stoppage time.

Barcelona Draw First Blood

Barcelona surprised the home crowd by taking an early lead. The Catalans capitalized on a defensive lapse by Real Madrid, with a pinpoint cross finding the head of a resurgent Robert Lewandowski, who nodded past Thibaut Courtois.

Madrid Responds in Kind

Real Madrid refused to be cowed. Karim Benzema, ever the predator, equalized for Los Blancos just before halftime, pouncing on a loose ball in the penalty area. The second half continued in the same vein, with both teams trading blows.

Barcelona Retakes the Lead

Barcelona regained the lead midway through the second half thanks to a moment of individual brilliance from Pedri. The young midfielder weaved his way through the Real Madrid defense before unleashing a powerful strike that left Courtois with no chance.

Bellingham Steals the Show

With the game seemingly destined for a draw, drama unfolded in the dying moments. In the 91st minute, a hopeful cross from Vinicius Jr. found the head of Bellingham, who rose highest to send the Bernabéu into a frenzy.

Dominant Performance for Real Madrid

Despite the scoreline, Real Madrid were the dominant force throughout the match. They controlled possession and created more chances, with Barcelona relying on counter-attacks. This victory extends Real Madrid’s lead at the top of La Liga to 11 points, putting them firmly on course for a 36th league title.

Barcelona’s Woes Continue

For Barcelona, this defeat adds to a miserable week. Having crashed out of the Champions League in midweek, questions will now swirl around manager Xavi Hernandez. The pressure will be on Barcelona to bounce back quickly as they look to secure a top-four finish in La Liga.