Real Madrid – Barca: Raphinha’s big attack which panics the web

FC Barcelona faced off against Real Madrid on Saturday, demonstrating dominance in what was an eventful Clasico for the Catalan club. Raphinha, who scored, took the opportunity to poke fun at a star player from the Madrid side during his celebration. This season has seen Barcelona riding high, significantly boosted by the arrival of Hansi Flick, who has revitalized a team that previously struggled against top European clubs. After a notable 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich, Barcelona further asserted its strength with a decisive win over Real Madrid in La Liga.

Robert Lewandowski was in exceptional form, netting two goals and nearly scoring a third if not for a hit on the post. Alongside him, Yamal Lamine and Raphinha helped extend the score, inflicting a serious defeat on Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu. Raphinha didn’t hold back in taunting Kylian Mbappe, who endured a frustrating match. The French forward was flagged for offside multiple times and saw a potential goal ruled out by VAR after he celebrated prematurely with an elaborate gesture.

Raphinha took the chance to mimic Mbappe’s celebration after scoring, a moment that quickly circulated on social media and is likely to add to the scrutiny Mbappe faces following his performance.

With this victory, FC Barcelona solidified its position at the top of La Liga, establishing a six-point lead over Real Madrid. Although it’s only the 11th matchday, this could be a significant turning point in the title race. Despite Real Madrid’s ability to win games this season, their weaknesses were exposed by Barcelona, and they will need a slip-up from their rivals to reclaim the top spot.