El Clasico: Real Madrid 'secure' La Liga after controversial win over Barcelona

Real Madrid took an 11-point advantage over Barcelona with a 3-2 win in El Clasico. Thanks to a late goal by Jude Bellingham, La Liga title is almost secured for the famous Merengues.

It’s been a glorious week for Carlo Ancelotti and his players. Last Wednesday, a historic display at Etihad Stadium allowed them to eliminate Manchester City in the Champions League quarterfinals.

Now, a devastating blow for their archrival put them on track to hoist the league trophy for a 36th time in club history. Andreas Christensen gave Barcelona an early lead (6′), but Real Madrid came back with a controversial penalty kick converted by Vinicius (18′).

Ten minutes later, in one of the most controversial plays of the season, Lamine Yamal seemed to have scored the 2-1. However, with no goal technology in Spain, referee Soto Grado refused to concede. VAR didn’t even call him to check the play.

In the second half, Barça answered after a goal by Fermin (69′). Nevertheless, as it has happened on many occasions, Real Madrid got an epic comeback with Lucas Vazquez (73′) and Jude Bellingham (90+1′).

Xavi Hernandez will leave FC Barcelona with no trophies this season (Getty Images)

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Highlights and goals

After a new victory in El Clasico, Real Madrid have 81 points and these are their remaining matches in La Liga: Real Sociedad, Cadiz, Granada, Alaves, Villarreal and Betis.

Meanwhile, Barcelona are on an almost impossible task to catch the leaders with 70 points and this schedule: Valencia, Girona, Real Sociedad, Almeria, Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla.