Real Madrid Clinch La Liga Lead With Dramatic Last-Gasp El Clasico Win

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Thrilling encounter sees Bellingham secure vital victory for Los Blancos

Jude Bellingham emerged as the hero for Real Madrid as they edged past Barcelona 3-2 in a pulsating La Liga encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu. The win puts Carlo Ancelotti’s side firmly in control of the title race, moving them 11 points clear at the top with just six games remaining.

Barcelona took the lead early on through Andreas Christensen, but Vinicius Jr. equalized from the penalty spot before halftime. The Blaugrana thought they had restored their advantage in the second half, but Lamine Yamal’s effort was controversially ruled out by VAR. Fermín López then put Barca ahead again, only for Lucas Vázquez to draw Real Madrid level moments later.

The drama continued deep into stoppage time when Bellingham rose to the occasion, smashing home a winner from a difficult angle. The young Englishman continues to impress in his debut season for Los Blancos, becoming the first player to score in his first two La Liga Clasicos for Real Madrid since Ruud van Nistelrooy in 2007.

Barcelona boss Xavi was left furious by the disallowed goal, highlighting the lack of goalline technology in La Liga. However, Real Madrid can celebrate a crucial victory that puts them on the brink of their 36th La Liga title.