By 90min | Created at 2024-10-29 21:33:04 | Updated at 2024-11-05 14:40:32
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Barcelona secured an emphatic 4-0 win over Real Madrid in El Clasico at the Bernabeu on Saturday night.
Hansi Flick could not have asked for a better evening as he arrived in the Spanish capital for his first meeting between the bitter rivals. After a goalless first half, the Catalans netted four times in quick succession to end Madrid's hopes of a revival.
A brace from Robert Lewandowski, a stunning strike from teenage wonderkid Lamine Yamal and a finisher from Raphinha - Barca were unstoppable as they cruised to victory over the Spanish champions.
But who impressed the most? Here's Barcelona's best performers against Real Madrid, courtesy of90min's player ratings.
Robert Lewandowski - 9/10
Lewandowski netted a Clasico brace / Diego Souto/GettyImages
At 36-years-old Lewandowski is still one of the most vital players in Barcelona's squad, and he's not afraid to turn up in big fixtures like this when it matters.
The Polish international was the game changer at the Bernabeu, opening the scoreline in the 54th minute before netting a second literally moments later. His ability to react to a perfect pass from Marc Cascado proved decisive for Barca's victory, marking the first of four goals that catapulted his side to success.
Barca's talented youth always shine on the big stage, but this unstoppable forward has the ability to command and change games at his will - a real leader.
Honourable mentions
Lamine Yamal - 8/10
Yamal became El Clasico's youngest goalscorer / Quality Sport Images/GettyImages
Barcelona wonderkid Yamal is capable of absolute greatness, his energy, skill and confidence separates him from any other player on the pitch.
The 17-year-old made history on Saturday night after becoming the youngest player ever to score in an El Clasico. It's no surprise that the Spanish star found the back of the net at the Bernabeu - he's already netted six goals and supplied seven assists for Barca this season.
Yamal worked hard to consistently link up with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez, buzzing around the pitch and getting into every pocket of space. He's a true force to be reckoned with, this will certainly not be the last time he impresses in this fixture.
Raphinha - 8/10
Raphinha supplied so much good for his team / Anadolu/GettyImages
Brazilian winger Raphinha did not stop working throughout Barca's clash with Madrid - desperate to see his side secure a win on the road.
The in-form winger burst into the game late on, setting up Yamal's strike before chipping in his own goal to bring the curtain down in Madrid. Raphinha ran onto a long ball from Inigo Martinez to fire an effort over Andriy Lunin between the sticks - capping a remarkable performance.
Barca ended Madrid's unbeaten La Liga run which had stretched back to September 2023 - with Raphinha at the heart of his side's success.
