Real Madrid Defeat Barcelona in El Clasico
Aubameyang Scores, But Barcelona Falls Short
Match Recap
Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 3-1 in El Clasico on Sunday, March 20, 2023, at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain. Karim Benzema, Federico Valverde, and Rodrygo scored for Real Madrid, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored for Barcelona. The victory gives Real Madrid a six-point lead over Barcelona at the top of the La Liga standings.
The match was played in front of a capacity crowd of over 80,000 fans. Real Madrid started the match brightly and took the lead in the 12th minute when Benzema scored from close range. Barcelona equalized in the 29th minute when Aubameyang scored with a left-footed shot from inside the area.
However, Real Madrid regained the lead in the 72nd minute when Valverde scored from outside the area. Rodrygo then sealed the victory for Real Madrid in the 90th minute with a goal from close range.
The victory was a major boost for Real Madrid in the title race. The team now has a six-point lead over Barcelona with just seven matches remaining in the season.
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