Hansi Flick’s debut season at Barcelona is fast becoming the stuff of legend. On a chaotic, electric night in Montjuïc, his team delivered a statement 4–3 victory over Real Madrid that sealed a fourth consecutive Clásico win and, with it, all but clinched the LaLiga title.
It was a breathless, see-sawing encounter that had everything: stunning goals, a furious comeback, refereeing controversy, and a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappé—on the losing side.
Madrid struck first, capitalising on early Barça errors. Wojciech Szczęsny brought down Mbappé for a penalty after a poor clearance by Cubarsí, and the Frenchman converted. Minutes later, Vinícius set up Mbappé again following a controversial non-call on Valverde for a foul on Lamine Yamal. At 2–0, Madrid looked in control.
Then came the switch. Flick’s makeshift fullbacks pushed high, and Barcelona began to swarm. Eric García rose highest from a corner to pull one back, before Lamine Yamal’s rocket levelled the match—both goals assisted by the excellent Ferran Torres. The turnaround was complete when Pedri slipped Raphinha through for a composed finish.
Madrid wobbled, and their backline cracked again. Lucas Vázquez’s poor clearance handed Raphinha his second, finishing off another Ferran assist—his third of the night. Barça were flying, Madrid reeling.
But Real Madrid are never truly out of a Clásico. Luka Modrić and Brahim Díaz added urgency off the bench, and a defensive slip from Iñigo Martínez allowed Vinícius to set up Mbappé for his hat-trick.
Still, the game’s biggest talking point came late on. With Barça pushing to seal it, Ferran’s shot was clearly blocked by Tchouaméni’s outstretched arm in the box. Neither referee Hernández Hernández nor VAR intervened, igniting fury among players and fans alike—echoing recent controversial officiating in Madrid’s favour.
Despite late pressure, including a chance skied by debutant Víctor Muñoz from a Mbappé pass, Barcelona held firm.
This was more than a Clásico win. It was a defining moment in Flick’s reign: full-throttle, high-pressing football executed with fearless intensity. With the Copa del Rey final on the horizon and LaLiga virtually secured, Barcelona are staring down a remarkable domestic double—and doing it with style.