Barcelona delivered a sensational El Clásico performance at the Santiago Bernabéu, dismantling Real Madrid 4–0 on 26 October 2024 in a dominant showcase of attacking fluency and tactical discipline, Softfootball reports. Robert Lewandowski struck twice in two minutes, Lamine Yamal added a brilliant third, and Raphinha completed the rout late on as Hansi Flick’s side stunned the Madrid crowd.
The first half was a tense, tactical battle, with both sides exchanging periods of control but struggling to create clear chances. Aurelien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga battled Pedri and Fermín López in midfield, while Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior probed Barcelona’s defensive line without finding a breakthrough. Real Madrid briefly thought they had taken the lead in the 32nd minute, but a VAR check ruled out the goal for offside.
Barcelona’s patience paid dividends in the second half as Flick’s side shifted gears. The breakthrough arrived in the 54th minute when Marc Casadó pressed high, won possession, and delivered a precise pass to Lewandowski. The Polish striker produced a clinical first-time finish to beat Andriy Lunin, silencing the Bernabéu.
Barely two minutes later, Barcelona struck again. Alejandro Balde surged down the left and delivered a pinpoint cross that found Lewandowski unmarked. The veteran striker powered a header into the net to double the lead and leave Madrid reeling.
With Real Madrid chasing the game, Barcelona exploited the spaces left behind. In the 77th minute, Raphinha drifted inside and slipped a clever pass into Lamine Yamal, who took a touch and curled a superb effort beyond Lunin to make it 3–0. The 17-year-old’s composure and technique underscored his growing reputation as one of world football’s brightest talents.
The humiliation was complete in the 84th minute. A recycled corner fell to Iñigo Martínez, who threaded a through ball into the path of Raphinha. The Brazilian made no mistake, slotting into the bottom corner to seal a stunning 4–0 victory and cap another standout performance.
Despite Real Madrid finishing with 12 shots and 42% possession, Barcelona controlled the rhythm of the match throughout, dictated tempo, and punished mistakes with ruthless efficiency. Defensive resilience, midfield cohesion, and sharp counterattacking defined their most emphatic away victory in a Clásico in years.
Late yellow cards to Jules Koundé, Iñigo Martínez, Marc Casadó, and Gavi reflected Barcelona’s fierce competitiveness, while substitutes Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo, and Gavi provided stability as the visitors saw out a historic win.
For Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid, the defeat raises questions about structure and balance, especially in transitions. For Barcelona, the win—coming just days after their 4–1 Champions League triumph over Bayern Munich—signals a team in explosive form, with their attacking trio of Lewandowski, Yamal, and Raphinha firing on all cylinders.
The result not only strengthens Barcelona’s position in the La Liga title race but sends a clear message: under Hansi Flick, Barça are rapidly becoming one of Europe’s most dangerous sides.
