Entering the match with Barca, Real Madrid has an advantage with a 1-point lead over their opponent. On Barca's side, coach Xavi is missing many important pillars. In attack, the Catalan team does not have the services of Robert Lewandowski and winger Raphinha. In midfield, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Sergi Roberto are all absent. In defense, defender Jules Kounde is still uncertain about playing. However, Barca fans are still optimistic as they are the only team unbeaten in the past 10 matches in La Liga. In addition, in the last 5 meetings, Barca also won 4 matches.
Barca's impressive form against Real Madrid was once again demonstrated when Gundogan scored his first goal in his new shirt. Taking advantage of a regrettable mistake from midfielder Tchouameni, Gundogan quickly escaped and defeated Kepa in a one-on-one position. Notably, Gundogan's goal was scored after only 5 minutes and 57 seconds of the match. This was Barca's fastest goal in a "clasico" match since October 25, 2014.
Gundogan (left) punished Real Madrid's defense's mistake in the 6th minute
In addition to scoring an early goal, Barca also played completely proactively against Real Madrid. In the first half, the home team had 57% possession, with an accurate passing rate of up to 88%. On the opposite side, coach Carlo Ancelotti's students were somewhat confused and had no clear chances.
In the midst of the deadlock, Jude Bellingham - the player currently leading the La Liga top scorer list with 8 goals and 2 assists once again became Real Madrid's savior. In the 68th minute, the English midfielder received the ball outside the penalty area and after a moment of pulling the ball, Jude Bellingham fired a powerful shot, the ball flew past Ter Stegen and went straight into the net. In all competitions, the player born in 2003 has 12 goals, equal to players who have been with the "White Vultures" for a long time such as Mariano, Van der Vaart.
Not stopping there, in the 90+2 minute, Real Madrid's number 5 player put his name on the scoreboard for the second time. From an attack on the right wing, Modric delicately created for Jude Bellingham to help Real Madrid make a spectacular comeback against Barca.
Jude Bellingham has 10 goals in 11 La Liga games
The 2-1 win over Barca also helped Real Madrid have 28 points, equal to Girona, but they have risen to the top of the table because of a better goal difference (Real Madrid has a goal difference of +15, Girona has a goal difference of +12). Meanwhile, Barca is currently ranked 3rd with 24 points and is at risk of being leveled with 4th-placed Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid have moved to the top of La Liga
In Germany, Bayern Munich also took the field and created an unbelievable match against Darmstadt to take the lead in the table. In the first half, the referee pulled out 3 red cards. The "Gray Tigers" played with one less player from the 4th minute with Joshua Kimmich's red card. But everything was completely reversed in the following time when in the 21st to 41st minutes, 2 players of the away team were sent off.
The referee showed 3 red cards in just the first 45 minutes.
The big advantage helped Bayern Munich dominate in the second half. The reigning Bundesliga champions scored 8 goals against Darmstadt. Of which, Harry Kane played brilliantly with 3 goals. Harry Kane currently has 14 goals and 7 assists after 13 appearances for Bayern Munich. The captain of the England team is also the first player to score more than 10 goals and make more than 5 assists in the top 5 European leagues this season.
Harry Kane (middle) shines to help Bayern Munich win 8-0
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