By Humberto Viera
28 Oct 2023, 12:22 PM EDT
Real Madrid took the Clásico against FC Barcelona on matchday 11 of La Liga with a score of 2-1 thanks to a double from Englishman Jude Bellingham at the Montjuic Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
A goal from German Ilkay Gündogan put the hosts ahead on the scoreboard in the 6th minute of the match, after a one-two with Ferran Torres that rebounded twice off the Merengue defense.
After receiving a rebound from Merengue defender David Alaba, the German found himself alone against Kepa and placed the ball to the right side to score 1-0.
Fermín made it 2-0 with a powerful shot in the 16th minute but the ball ended up hitting Kepa’s post.
After a great first half for Barcelona, dominating the midfield with Fermín and Gavi, adding better sensations and with better chances, the culé team lost momentum in the second half and Madrid had more freedom to attack, especially after the entry from Camavinga.
This freedom reached its peak in the 68th minute with a great goal from Englishman Jude Bellingham. Thanks to a clearance by Gavi on the edge of the area, the Englishman found the rebound to send a missile that left German goalkeeper Ter Stegen with no options.
At the end of the match, Belligham dressed as a hero and scored the final 2-1 thanks to a bizarre assist from Luka Modric.
In this way, Real Madrid reached Girona at the top of La Liga, while Barcelona lost its undefeated record and remains in third place in the tournament.
This was the 255th Classic in history, leaving a balance of 103 victories for Madrid and 100 for Barcelona.
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