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 prime of LaLiga on Sunday.

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

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

The outcome compounded a depressing week for Xavi Hernandez who noticed his facet 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 prime with 25 factors with Barca in second place on 22 factors.

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

The France worldwide snapped a streak of 5 video games with out a aim, 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 area outdoors of the field and steered a tremendous end previous Ter Stegen.

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

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

Madrid stepped up a gear and have 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 dwelling defeat final season.