Even though Atletico Madrid are yet to play their soccer game for this weekend, the current affairs have brought a changeon top of the table for the first time in months.Real Madrid hosted theirdirectLa Liga title rivals, Barcelona on Sunday, April 10, at 3:00 PM (ET). The venue wastheAlfredo Di Stefano Stadium in Madrid.
This was their 182ndLa Ligameeting.Real Madrid are currently the slightly moresuccessful side with 75league wins; Barcelonahave managed 72 victories,and 35 games haveended in a draw so far.
French star Karim Benzema opened the score in the 13th minute of the match with a beautiful backheeltrickshotpast the Barca goalkeeper Mark-Andre ter Stegen. To make matters worse for the Blaugrana, Toni Kroos added another goal thanks to a beautiful free-kick shot. Ronald Koeman’s players failed to give up, but it was onlyOscar Minguezawho netted the lonegoal for the guestsin the 60th minute. Fans of both clubs had a lot to say about the final result, so let’s check out thefunny memes and reactions from the El Clásico 2021derby
FT #ElClasico 2-1
Benzema and Kroos the matchwinners for @realmadriden! ����#LiveResults pic.twitter.com/bjNbWmUERn
— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) April 10, 2021
Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clásico 2021: Funniest memes and reactions
Benzema just can’t seem to stop scoring as onSunday, he has scored his 18th goal in 25La Liga appearances. Madrid can be happy with Benzema as the striker as he has netted eightgoals, including two bracesin seven games after returning from injury on March 7.
Of course, fans reacted to the goalscorers and the final result and they took to social media to share their best memes and impressions about the game that still leaves the La Liga title race wide open. Let’s check them out.
To all barca fans pic.twitter.com/SK48NwOpMB
— Bilal Khan ➐ (@bilalkhan455) April 10, 2021
— Romy ����⚽️ (@MissxRomy) April 10, 2021
MISSING!!��MISSING!!��
Name-Pessi
Missing: 10/4/2021 vs Real Madrid
Characteristics: Disappearing in big games+Diving+always ranting “give me penalty”
Possible Locations: Penalty Spot
Last seen-Militao’s Pocket
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Might be dangerous towards good players!!!— ben mcgoook (@benmcguc) April 10, 2021
Pessi woke up feeling DANGEROUS today������
– 0 Goals ����
– 0 assits ����
– 0 key passes ����
– 0 chances created ����
– 1/32 dribble success ����
– 39 offsides ����
– 18 Times lost possession ����
– 30 Dives ����
-No penalty no party ����-BETTER THAN CRISTIANINHO? ������
— Gourav Jain ���� (@TheGouravJain) April 10, 2021
this is why Real Madrid is the greatest club in history
— Gourav Jain ���� (@TheGouravJain) April 10, 2021
— Romy ����⚽️ (@MissxRomy) April 10, 2021
— Hala MADRID���� (@HalaMAD16122069) April 10, 2021
Pessi finished pic.twitter.com/8VCSFsAgn3
— Ben Rose (@benfromhungary) April 10, 2021
The real GOAT ������ pic.twitter.com/OTtWPhaKQg
— Kassa Yrold���� (@KassaYrold) April 10, 2021
Bad mood ������ pic.twitter.com/s40EO8dbGX
— SIR__TOPSHADOW ���� (@arewa_cuties) April 10, 2021
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— ������ ❁ (@Jaynyaka) April 10, 2021
“Don’t worry you’re in the right place Messi, the best retirement home in Europe.” pic.twitter.com/LiQFrbqlAa
— ���� (@jays3v3n) April 10, 2021
Lol pic.twitter.com/Hn8EqGxhqx
— Sidney o ruivo palmeirense (@LuizAdrianzete) April 10, 2021
Lucky win for Madrid in my book
— Leo⚽���� (@KAI00852) April 10, 2021
Theft pic.twitter.com/jK8PeBuECc
— Noure (@norddinxd) April 10, 2021
With the Whites winning 2-1, they have now moved on top of La Ligawith 66points, even though they are tied withtheircity rivals Atletico Madrid with66 points. Real have a better goal difference, but Atleti have a game in hand. In third is Barcelona who are trailing the Madrid clubs a point, meaning they now have a total of 65points.
