Barcelona secured a massive 4-3 victory over Real Madrid on Sunday night in a thrilling El Clasico showdown at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium, as part of Matchday 35 in La Liga 2024/25. The win puts the Catalans just one step away from reclaiming the La Liga title, as they now sit 7 points clear of their arch-rivals with only 3 matches remaining.
Fans and analysts alike are calling this one of the best Clasicos in recent years — high-paced, emotional, and packed with individual brilliance.
Full Player Ratings: Barcelona vs Real Madrid, El Clasico May 2025
Barcelona Player Ratings
| Player | Rating (/10) |
|---|---|
| Wojciech Szczesny | 6 |
| Eric García | 9 |
| Pau Cubarsí | 6 |
| Iñigo Martínez | 6 |
| Gerard Martín | 8 |
| Frenkie de Jong | 7 |
| Pedri | 7 |
| Dani Olmo | 6 |
| Lamine Yamal | 8 |
| Raphinha | 8 |
| Ferran Torres | 8 |
| Andreas Christensen | 8 |
| Alejandro Balde | 6 |
| Fermín López | 7 |
| Héctor Fort | 6 |
| Gavi | 6 |
Barcelona’s standout performers were Eric García, who marshaled the defense with confidence, and Lamine Yamal, whose attacking flair created havoc in the Madrid backline. Ferran Torres and Raphinha also played crucial roles in the attacking third, helping Barca seal a vital win.
Real Madrid Player Ratings
| Player | Rating (/10) |
|---|---|
| Thibaut Courtois | 9 |
| Lucas Vázquez | 2 |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni | 4 |
| Raúl Asensio | 4 |
| Fran García | 4 |
| Dani Ceballos | 3 |
| Federico Valverde | 4 |
| Jude Bellingham | 4 |
| Arda Güler | 4 |
| Kylian Mbappé | 8 |
| Vinícius Júnior | 5 |
| Luka Modrić | 6 |
| Brahim Díaz | 5 |
| Endrick Felipe | 5 |
| Víctor Muñoz | 5 |
Despite the defeat, Thibaut Courtois stood out for Real Madrid with several key saves that kept them in the match. Kylian Mbappé was the only attacking player to impress, while Bellingham, Valverde, and Vázquez failed to impact the game.
eric garcia vs mbappe
one of the standout duels was between Eric Garcia and Kylian Mbappé, a matchup that tested both physicality and composure under pressure. Garcia, known more for his positional intelligence than raw pace, was tasked with containing one of the fastest and most dangerous forwards in world football.
While Mbappé did find moments of space and showcased his trademark acceleration, Garcia held his ground with surprising resilience. His ability to read the game and anticipate Mbappé’s movements limited the French star’s influence in several key phases, especially during transitions.
It was a battle of precision versus explosiveness — and although Mbappé managed to leave his mark on the scoresheet, Garcia’s disciplined performance underlined his growing maturity on the big stage.
What This Means for the La Liga Title Race
With this win, Barcelona move 7 points ahead of Real Madrid and are now favorites to win La Liga 2024/25. Only three matches remain in the season, and unless Madrid pull off a miracle, Xavi’s side looks set to reclaim the domestic crown.
This result will surely spark questions around Real Madrid’s defense and midfield balance, while Barcelona’s resurgence under pressure sends a strong message across Europe.
