El Clasico: Mbappe’s hat-trick in vain as Barcelona run riot in 5-3 victory

May 12, 2025 4:26 AM

El Clasico: Mbappe’s hat-trick in vain as Barcelona run riot in 5-3 victory

Real Madrid suffered yet another defeat to their fierce rivals FC Barcelona, falling 3-5 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in what was their fourth El Clasico loss of the season. A hat-trick by Kylian Mbappe proved insufficient, as the Catalans firmly claimed bragging rights on Sunday. Goals from Eric Garcia, Lamine Yamal, and a brace by Raphinha secured a thrilling comeback win for the hosts, who had trailed by two goals within the opening 15 minutes due to an early blitz by Mbappe. With...

Jeddah: Barcelona thrashes Real Madrid 5-2 to win Spanish Super Cup for 15th time

January 13, 2025 10:14 AM

Jeddah: Barcelona thrashes Real Madrid 5-2 to win Spanish Super Cup for 15th time

FC Barcelona crushed Real Madrid 5-2 to secure their 15th Spanish Super Cup crown at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on Sunday. Despite an early lead by Real Madrid, courtesy of Frenchman Kylian Mbappé in the 5th minute, Barcelona staged a strong comeback. Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal leveled the score in the 22nd minute, firing past Real's goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois. Barcelona continued to dominate, with Polish striker Robert Lewandowski converting a penalty in the 36th minute afte...