Mike Jagger was one of the VIP guests on the bench in this match as Barca and Real would discuss second place in La Liga.
Gundogan scored in the sixth minute with Ilkay Gundogan passing Kepa Arrizabalaga. This early advantage gave Barca wings to interpret the game in another manner.
Fermin had the chance to score the second goal with a ball stolen from Toni Kroos by Gavi, but his shot found the right post of Kepa.
Fermin Lopez received a yellow in the 17th minute after fouling Toni Kroos. Rudiger tried in the 22nd, but his ball ended wide.
Joao Felix went into a favorable position in the 28th and Dani Carvajal made the interception of the game preventing Felix from scoring.
Toni Kroos gave a brilliant pass for Dani Carvajal, but Carvajal’s shot went wide in the 38th minute. Both teams created champagne football with quick passing as Fermin and Gundogan had control in the center of the midfield.
Toni Kroos shot in the 43rd, but his shot was blocked by Andreas Christensen.
The first half ended with Barcelona’s advantage and with their dominance in the game. The second half would change the rhythm of the game, but not only.
Second Half
Ferran Torres was substituted by Robert Lewandowski in the 58th minute.
Real subbed Toni Kroos and Rodrygo with Joselu and Luka Modric in the 63rd to change the shape and the energy in the midfield. Luka Modric promised more ball possession and at the same time alternatives in quick transition.
Tchouameni tried one in the 68th, but Marc Andre Ter Stegen stopped with a wonderful save.
Jude Bellingham repeated his friend firing one in the 69th, scoring an amazing goal with Ter Stegen beaten in his left wing.
Oriol Romeu entered the pitch for Fermin Lopez in the 79th. Xavi replaced Joao Felix with Raphinha and Cancelo with Lamine Yamal in the 77th.
Joselu had the perfect chance in the 88th, but he lost the ball in his duel with Inigo Martinez.
Four minutes were added on as Real Madrid found the second goal with Jude Bellingham to give Madrid the precious three points. He scored a mightly important goal to set a new objective in this La Liga phase.
Vini Jr was replaced with Lucas Vasquez in the 96th minute.
Real Madrid is in second place chasing Girona and leaving the championship open. They won in a second-best half.
