Real Madrid–FC Barcelona: A High-Tension Clasico at Santiago Bernabéu

MADRID, Spain.— A 2-1 victory for the Madrid team, a red card for Pedri, and a late-match scuffle: the latest Clasico delivered on all its promises, combining intensity, passion, and excesses.

The clash between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, played at Santiago Bernabéu, concluded in an electric atmosphere. While the Madrid side won (2-1) after a thrilling encounter, the end of the match was marked by a series of incidents that underscore how much the Clasico remains a unique event in the world of football.

Everything changed in stoppage time. As Barça pushed for an equalizer, Pedri, who had already been cautioned, was sent off for a tackle deemed dangerous. This decision provoked a strong reaction on the Catalan bench, leading to a scuffle between players and staff members of both teams.

Faced with the confusion, referee César Soto Grado had to intervene firmly. In his official report, he notably highlighted the expulsion of Real Madrid's substitute goalkeeper, Andrii Lunin, accused of having left his bench to “aggressively” confront Barça's bench, before being calmed by his teammates.

Immediately afterwards, six new yellow cards were issued to try and restore calm: Militao, Rodrygo, and Vinicius for Real, and Fermín López, Alejandro Balde, and Ferran Torres for the Blaugranas.

Despite these tensions, the victory allows Real Madrid to solidify its position as La Liga leader, while Barça, still finding its rhythm, will need to quickly regroup to prevent their rival from pulling away.

Between historical rivalry, media pressure, and sporting stakes, this new episode of the Clasico did not deviate from tradition. More than just a match, it once again illustrated the fine line between passion and excess that makes Real-Barça one of the most explosive duels in world football, a Clasico true to its reputation.