Raphinha netted a brace which helped Barcelona claim a 4-3 victory against Real Madrid in their El Clasico match, MySportDab reports.
Barca edged closer to securing the La Liga title with a thrilling victory over Madrid at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium.
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, featuring a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappé and a remarkable comeback from the Catalan side.
Full Match Report
Real Madrid took an early lead, with Mbappé converting a penalty in the 5th minute and adding another goal in the 14th minute, putting the visitors ahead 2-0.
However, Barcelona responded swiftly. Eric García headed in from a corner to reduce the deficit, and Lamine Yamal equalized with a brilliant shot.
Raphinha then scored twice, capitalizing on a defensive error by Lucas Vázquez, to give Barcelona a 4-2 lead before halftime.
In the second half, Mbappé completed his hat-trick in the 70th minute, bringing the score to 4-3 as they both carried on.
Despite Real Madrid’s efforts, including a disallowed goal for offside and a missed opportunity by substitute Victor Muñoz, they couldn’t find an equalizer.
Barcelona also had a late goal by Fermín López ruled out for handball which could have spelled more misery for the away side.
This victory marks Barca’s fourth win over Madrid this season and extends their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points, with three matches remaining.
They now need just one more win to clinch their 28th Spanish league title. Mbappé’s impressive performance saw him setting a new record for most goals in a debut season.
Watch Highlight Below
