Barça's victory in El Clásico, making it 4/4, coming back from a match that became very complicated with a 0-2 in 15 minutes. Flick's team showed once again the mentality of this team, capable of overcoming and coming back from any adverse result. Lamine scored again, Raphinha scored twice, and Eric scored the first; on the other side, only Mbappé was sharp, signing a hat trick that brings him closer to the Pichichi trophy.
Six goals in one half
The match was going to have action from the first minutes: Szczęsny ran over Mbappé after Cubarsí's mistake, committing another penalty this season. The Frenchman beat the Polish from the penalty spot, although he guessed the side, but stretching wasn't enough. The result was going to get worse for Barça, as in a great ball from Vinicius, once again Kylian managed to beat 'Tek' to make it 0-2.
However, Flick's Barcelona rose again from that adverse result, starting the comeback with a goal from Eric García from a corner kick. Lamine Yamal was going to make the equalizer, with that trademark shot aiming for the far post that Courtois couldn't reach. The Catalans kept suffocating Madrid in their own field and, in one of the many steals they made, a deep ball for Raphinha and the Brazilian didn't forgive.
When the match was nearing halftime, another loss from Lucas Vázquez caused Raphinha to score the fourth after an assist from Ferran. The former City player left this first half with 3 assists, winning most of the duels and tireless in pressing.
Scare and controversy
Ancelotti decided to change several pieces for this second half; he brought in Modric and Brahim to seek more control of the game. The entry of the white '10' was noticeable, as they began to generate some danger against a Catalan defense that kept taking many risks. Past the hour mark, another ball into space for Vini, he passes it to Mbappé who scored the third in his personal account with an empty net.
While it's true that a draw could suffice for Barça, they wanted to achieve victory and caused for it, although they weren't entirely accurate. In this crazy match, there was room for controversy: Tchouameni's hand blocked a shot from Ferran, but the referee, after VAR review, decided not to call a penalty. When everything seemed over, Fermín invented a great goal; however, the goal would be annulled due to a handball by the Andalusian player himself.
The match was going to end like this, 4-3 for Flick's team, which leaves the League half decided after going 7 points ahead of Real Madrid. The blaugranas showed that Tuesday's issue was overcome and that if this team has anything, it's that they believe in their playing philosophy. In the midweek matchday, they could be crowned champions; however, they will have to overcome an Espanyol that won't be willing to let them celebrate on their field.