Barcelona delivered a spectacular performance against Real Madrid in El Clasico on May 11, 2025, continuing their domination over their arch-rivals this season. The match, which took place at Camp Nou, featured an explosive display from the Catalans that left Madrid struggling to respond.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti addressed the defeat in post-match comments, attempting to explain his team's performance against a determined Barcelona side. Meanwhile, Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick was jubilant about the victory, joking that he "would need to check his heart" after such an intense encounter.
Young star Lamine Yamal, who continues to impress for Barcelona, noted in his post-match comments that "Real didn't create many clear chances," highlighting Barcelona's defensive solidity throughout the contest.
According to Statbet analysis, this victory solidifies Barcelona's tactical superiority in head-to-head meetings with Real Madrid this season, despite Los Blancos' overall standing in La Liga.
Kylian Mbappe, who has had an impressive debut season with Real Madrid with 39 goals (breaking Samorano's record), started the match alongside Güler and Fran García but couldn't make the decisive impact Madrid needed in this crucial fixture.
The match represents a significant statement from Barcelona under Flick's leadership, who had declared before the game that his team wanted to "dominate Madrid." This victory suggests his tactical approach against Real Madrid has proven successful throughout the season.
Video highlights of all goals and key moments from this definitive El Clasico are now available for fans wanting to relive this season-defining encounter between Spain's football giants.
