Barcelona earned a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in a 2022-23 La Liga encounter at Nou Camp on Sunday, Sportivationng.com reports.
The Catalans have now moved 12 points clear of their rivals in the title race to close in on their first league title since 2019.
Real Madrid took the lead through Ronald Araujo’s own goal in the ninth minute before Sergi Roberto restored parity for the hosts before halftime.
Alejandro Balde set up Franck Kessie for the winning goal in the 92nd minute.
🔊 Un dia de partit… 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/oyxKnXsPRd
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 20, 2023
Barcelona coach Xavi hailed his players for the ‘deserved’ win.
“No, it’s not final. We are neither more nor less champions tonight; There’s still a lot to play for. But we are very satisfied. It is time to assess what these players are doing.
The Liga form is extraordinary. We have been highly criticized at many times and today I was very proud. A lot. I repeat: it is time to assess what these players are doing.
“Sergi Roberto is one of the most underrated. At this club we don’t value things and I don’t know what else to say about Sergi. He is an example as a player and he was an example as a teammate. He has worked, stolen, arrived in the area … he always complies and for me, he is a guarantee.
The so-called use!ess Kessie just scored the winning goal for Barcelona in the El Clasico.
— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) March 19, 2023
“This is one of the best days. But there have been worse, like Bayern’s 0-3. Today has been goosebumps. From the beginning to Kessié’s goal, who is a worker and deserves it. Enjoy it and let the people enjoy it.”
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti:
“We played a good game, we deserved to win. There remains the question of the goal that was disallowed.
👔 @MrAncelotti: "We didn't deserve to lose the game."#ElClásico pic.twitter.com/W8t2urg2JY
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) March 19, 2023
We were convinced that the game was won. We leave this game with the confidence that we can finish the season well.”
“We are hurt and sad but proud of the game we played.”
Football fans also took to Twitter to share their opinion about the match.
By the way , @FCBarcelona scored all three goals in this match 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🌚🌚 #ElClasico #BARRMA
— ASISAT M.O.N (@AsisatOshoala) March 19, 2023
12-points off the table ,100th El Clasico win, 3,000th Camp Nou goal
This is Barcelona 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/V3XulOcE4g
— JEY🥇 (@MmoaNkoaaa) March 19, 2023
