Barcelona Ends Real Madrid's 42-Game Unbeaten LaLiga Run with 4-0 Thrashing

Barcelona dealt Real Madrid a crushing blow, defeating their arch-rivals 4-0 at the Bernabeu Stadium, ending the latter's 42-game unbeaten LaLiga run. Robert Lewandowski plundered his 13th and 14th goals of the season, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha scoring the other two goals.

Key Takeaways:

• Barcelona's high press and attacking strategy proved successful, as they managed to find the back of the net four times.
• Robert Lewandowski's double took his season tally to 14 goals, showcasing his immense goal-scoring prowess.
• Lamine Yamal's goal marked the French youngster's first in LaLiga, as he continues to impress under Barcelona's coaching.
• Raphinha's strike was his third goal in LaLiga, showing his growing influence in the team.
• The loss marks a significant setback for Real Madrid, who were seeking to maintain their unbeaten record in the league.
• Hansi Flick praised his team's high defensive line, saying it "seemed dangerous and risky, but it isn't" and that it "worked".
• Flick also highlighted the importance of adapting to each opponent and situation, saying "Each match and opponent are different, and adaptations are made".

Statistics:

• Robert Lewandowski's goals saw him move into double figures for the season, taking his tally to 14.
• Lamine Yamal's goal marked the first time in 42 games that Real Madrid had conceded multiple goals in a LaLiga match.
• Barcelona's 4-0 victory ended Real Madrid's 42-game unbeaten run in LaLiga, the longest such run in the competition's history.
• Raphinha's strike took his goal tally to nine in 21 LaLiga appearances, a stark improvement on his WBA days.

Sources:

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