Barcelona’s Crushing Comeback Leaves Madrid Exposed

Barcelona once again claimed victory over Real Madrid, this time with a thrilling 4–3 win at Montjuïc, marking their fourth consecutive Clásico win this season. Despite an early brace from Kylian Mbappé that gave the visitors a 0–2 lead, Hansi Flick’s side responded with authority, turning the game around in spectacular fashion with goals from Eric García, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha before halftime.

The most striking stat from the night: between the 13:39 and 37:32 marks, Real Madrid didn’t complete a single touch in Barcelona’s half of the pitch. Nearly 23 minutes of total dominance from the Blaugrana, who completely pinned back Carlo Ancelotti’s team, neutralizing every attempt to build an attack or regain control.

No Energy, No Reaction, No Answers

Barcelona’s superiority wasn’t just tactical — it was physical too. The team covered 108 kilometers during the match compared to Real Madrid’s 98, one of the lowest totals for the Blancos this LaLiga season. That 10-kilometer gap highlighted the lack of intensity and energy from a side that simply couldn’t match their rival’s tempo.

Even key figures like Jude Bellingham, who managed only a single header during that critical stretch, or Vinícius Jr., who struggled to break free, were unable to shift the momentum. The first completed pass in the opposition half for Madrid didn’t come until the 40:05 mark, when Marco Asensio played a long ball that Vinícius failed to control properly.

Flick Celebrates, Barça Nears the Title

With the win, Hansi Flick’s squad is on the verge of clinching the LaLiga title, having already secured the Supercopa and Copa del Rey, both against Real Madrid. Their dominance in this Clásico cements a season of superiority, while the visitors are left with few positives to take forward.

The 23-minute drought in Barcelona’s half will go down as one of the most damning stats of the Ancelotti era — a painful reminder that not even Mbappé’s brilliance can cover up a collective collapse.