From 0-2 to 4-2: Barca lead 'Clasico' after thrilling half

From 0-2 to 4-2: Barca lead 'Clasico' after thrilling half

Hurria Butt 2 months ago 6.1k |

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Eric Garcia started Barca's comeback at the Montjuic. EFE

Barcelona are ahead at half-time in Sunday's 'Clasico' in La Liga after responding to Real Madrid's early goals in style to head into the break on 4-2 at the Montjuic.

It has become a tradition this season for the 'Clasicos' to provide pure entertainment. After the 0-4 in La Liga, the 2-5 in the Spanish Super Cup final, and the 3-2 in the Copa del Rey showpiece, the fourth meeting between Barcelona and Real Madrid lived up to its expectations.

In a title-deciding 'Clasico' with just four points separating the two sides with three games to go, Los Blancos broke the deadlock at the Montjuic. The visitors were given a penalty in the fifth minute after Kylian Mbappe was brought down in the box by Pau Cubarsi.

The Frenchman stepped up to convert from the spot after VAR confirmed referee Hernandez's decision. Mbappe scored Madrid's second less than ten minutes later, slotting home after being released through on goal with a through ball from Vinicius Junior.

Mbappe's brace took him to 26 goals in La Liga this season, overtaking Robert Lewandowski (25) to clinch first place in the goalscorer rankings this term. The Poland captain will be looking to reclaim the summit with an appearance off the bench, with Torres starting over him in attack.

But if there is one thing that Hansi Flick's men have proven this season is that they can come from however many goals down. Ferran Torres nodded on a Raphinha cross, which was headed in the back of the net by Eric Garcia. Then came the sucker punch for the Merengues.

Lamine Yamal and Raphinha scored within two minutes of each other to complete the comeback by the 34th minute of the game. The Brazilian star made sure to send his side into the break with a two-goal cushion, as he netted his 34th goal across all competitions this season.