Actual Madrid vs. Barcelona – Soccer Match Report – October 16, 2022

Actual Madrid overcame rivals Barcelona with a 3-1 win on the Bernabeu to go three factors clear on the high of LaLiga on Sunday.

The LaLiga champions went into an early 2-0 lead by Karim Benzema and Federico Valverde earlier than a Ferran Torres purpose began a Barca fightback late on.

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Nevertheless, Carlo Ancelotti’s aspect sealed the victory in stoppage-time with a Rodrygo penalty.

The outcome compounded a depressing week for Xavi Hernandez who noticed his aspect lose floor within the league title race after slipping to a disappointing Champions League attract midweek.

Madrid stay unbeaten in LaLiga this season and go high with 25 factors with Barca in second place on 22 factors.

The hosts took the lead after 12 minutes by a swift counter assault which noticed Benzema faucet residence after Marc-Andre ter Stegen blocked Vinícius Junior’s effort.

The France worldwide snapped a streak of 5 video games with out a purpose, which was his longest scoring drought on the membership stage since 2020.

Madrid doubled their lead 10 minutes earlier than the break when Valverde discovered himself in house exterior of the field and steered a superb end previous Ter Stegen.

Benzema thought he grabbed a second purpose early within the second half however his purpose was dominated out for offside.

The guests grabbed a purpose again with 10 minutes remaining by substitute Torres after nice work from Ansu Fati and Robert Lewandowski.

Madrid stepped up a gear and had been awarded a penalty within the ninetieth minute when Sergio Busquets introduced down Rodrygo.

The Brazilian scored the spot kick as Madrid avenged their 4-0 Clasico residence defeat final season.