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Instead, as Madrid surged forward in search of a winning goal they surely needed to maintain realistic hopes of overhauling their opponents' LaLiga lead, Kessie ...

But, with the help of VAR, Barcelona survived before Kessie stuck a late dagger into Madrid's hopes of retaining their title. [Rodrygo](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/267804/Rodrygo) and [Ferland Mendy](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/217475/Ferland-Mendy) for [Toni Kroos](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/103173/Toni-Kroos) and [Nacho](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/157710/Nacho). However, after a long VAR review, it was ruled that Asensio had initially been in an offside position. [Thibaut Courtois](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/134283/Thibaut-Courtois) had to be at this best to keep out efforts from [Robert Lewandowski](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/125824/Robert-Lewandowski) and [Raphinha](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231050/Raphinha) while [Sergi Roberto](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/150225/Sergi-Roberto) shot just over the bar. [Sergio Busquets](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/121893/Sergio-Busquets) gave the ball away to allow a clear shot at goal from the edge of the box, the young Brazilian lashed his effort high over the crossbar. [Vinicius Junior](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/252107/Vinícius-Júnior) chipped a cross back from near the byline down the left, and Araujo found his head in the wrong place at the wrong time to divert the ball past [Marc-Andre ter Stegen](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/140740/Marc-André-ter-Stegen) at his near post. [Federico Valverde](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/235818/Federico-Valverde) slashed an effort wide for Madrid and Lewandowski had a shot deflected just wide. [Marco Asensio](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/195821/Marco-Asensio) turned in [Dani Carvajal](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/168531/Dani-Carvajal)'s cross. [Ronald Araujo](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270821/Ronald-Araújo) put Real Madrid ahead in just the ninth minute, but Barcelona responded to claim a deserved equalizer through [Sergi Roberto](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/150225/Sergi-Roberto)'s composed finish right on the stroke of half-time. [LaLiga](/soccer/league/_/name/ESP.1) lead, Kessie turned in a cut-back from Alex Balde in the second minute of stoppage time to send the Camp Nou crowd wild with delight. [Franck Kessie](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/194711/Franck-Kessié) scored a stoppage-time winner to give [Barcelona](/soccer/team?id=83) a 2-1 victory over [Real Madrid](/soccer/team?id=86) in Sunday's Clasico at Camp Nou and a massive 12-point lead over second-place Real Madrid with 12 games of the [LaLiga](/soccer/league/_/name/ESP.1) season remaining. [Barcelona's Clasico win sure to decide LaLiga](/soccer/barcelona-espbarcelona/story/4905617/el-clasico-ensures-barcelona-to-win-laliga-over-real-madrid)

Barcelona snatched a 2-1 Clasico win over Real Madrid with Franck Kessie's late goal Sunday to move 12 points clear at the top of La Liga.

Araujo deflected Vinicius' cross in at the near post, with Ter Stegen helpless. Barcelona supporters became enraged by his emphatic celebration in front of them. "There are a lot of games left and you can never give Madrid up for dead. Selected in place of injured midfielder Pedri, Sergi Roberto was in the right place at the right time to control a loose ball in the box and arc it beyond Courtois. It was the first goal from open play Barcelona have conceded at Camp Nou in La Liga all season long, and only the second strike at home and ninth overall. [game](https://www.france24.com/en/tag/football/) and Marco Asensio struck for Madrid, but the goal was ruled offside by VAR, before Alejandro Balde set up Kessie in the 92nd minute.

Kessie scores injury-time winner as La Liga leaders Barcelona go 12 points clear of nearest opponents Real Madrid - Anadolu Agency.

[Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. Roberto took advantage of a rebound to unleash a right-footed effort that beat Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Barcelona leveled the match before the break as Sergi Roberto was in the box when Real Madrid could not clear the ball.

Real Madrid lose to Xavi's Barcelona for the third successive game and say goodbye to their bid of retaining the La Liga title.

In the dying moments of the game, switched off and allowed too much space between he and Kessie, with the Ivorian going on to score a 90th minute winner. Looked up for the occasion and ended up scoring what would have been the game-winning goal in an alternate universe. Rodrygo—7: A spark off the bench playing as a #10. Heat map shows him all over the pitch, but like Kroos was never able to stamp his authority on the game and only had 49 touches Was absolutely gassed at the end of match and his inability to recover in the dying minutes led to Barcelona’s game-winning goal. Barcelona targeted the full-back when Madrid were in possession, funneled their defensive shape to force him on the ball (Dani having the most touches on the field) and it’s clear why with his turn-over rate.

SportsBrief.com News - Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham and Zinedine Zidane have all made the list of the eight richest Real Madrid footballers of all time ...

Understandably, he has amassed enormous wealth over the years. This company protects Becks’ image rights and owns victoria’s fashion business. [ the most Googled footballer in 2023,](https://sportsbrief.com/football/36403-ranked-cristiano-ronaldo-leads-chart-googled-footballer-2023/#:~:text=Ronaldo%2C%20who%20currently%20plays%20for%20Al%2DNassr%20in%20the%20Saudi) according to a recent study. Kaka is a former Brazilian professional footballer who specialized in attacking midfield. [Bleacher Report](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/197003-the-cristiano-ronaldo-80m-transfer-from-united-to-madrid-analysed#:~:text=Ronaldo%20will%20finally%20get%20to%20play%20for%20his%20childhood%20heroes), after a two-year chase, Real Madrid signed Ronaldo for a then world record fee of £80 million from Manchester United and the Portugal forward went on to win multiple Champions League titles with Los Blancos. [Planet Football](https://www.planetfootball.com/quick-reads/eight-players-who-bought-their-own-clubs-drogba-ba-hazard-maldini/#:~:text=September%202018%2C%20Ronaldo%20became%C2%A0the%20first%20ever%20former), Ronaldo became the first ever former player to buy a club in one of the major European leagues after agreeing to invest €30million to become the major shareholder of La Liga club Real Valladolid in September 2018. [AC Milan](https://sportsbrief.com/football/milan/) in 2007, Ronaldo won two La Liga titles and a UEFA Cup with Real Madrid. Bale is one of the wealthiest Real Madrid players of all time, and one of the richest footballers in the world, with an estimated net worth of more than $145 million. [The Richest ](https://www.therichest.com/rich-powerful/the-richest-real-madrid-players-of-all-time-ranked/#:~:text=cemented%20his%20position%20as%20one%20of%20the%20best%20football)have ranked the top eight richest players to have played for Real Madrid. [La Liga](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/la-liga/) and the Copa Del Rey before returning to Milan on a free transfer in 2013. ["Recommended for you" ](https://sportsbrief.com/recommended/)and enjoy! [world](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/world/).

Real Madrid have launched a tirade of criticism towards De Burgos Bengoetxea and Cesar Soto Grado, the officials responsible for on field and VAR ...

"It's definitely a wicked element," it continued as it denounced a string of refereeing calls that were granted in favor of Barcelona this season in LaLiga Santander matchups against the likes of Valencia and Athletic Club. [sentenced Real Madrid in El Clasico](https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/cronica/2023/03/19/64177e9022601d7c2e8b45b1.html)," the report began. The Real Madrid channel dedicated much of its midday scheduling to the fiery outburst, directing the brunt of their accusations towards the performance of the three referees both in their recent tie with Barcelona and in LaLiga Santander matches prior. Florentino decides not to go to the Camp Nou for El Clasico](https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2023/03/19/64170f30268e3e9b7a8b458f.html) [Real Madrid ](https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid.html)have launched a tirade of criticism towards De Burgos Bengoetxea and Cesar Soto Grado, the officials responsible for on field and VAR adjudication of last night's Clasico, as well as Clos Gomez, the individual who oversees video refereeing in LaLiga Santander. [Barcelona victorious over rivals Real Madrid in late Clasico drama](https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/cronica/2023/03/19/64177e9022601d7c2e8b45b1.html) The Spanish club released a damning report to Real Madrid TV, the club's official media channel, which opened with a damning assessment of the alleged state of La Liga video assistant refereeing.

Real Madrid go to Camp Nou needing a win to keep their faint La Liga title hopes alive.

A return to hard fought, hard-edged battles at the top of La Liga would be a welcome development for all. While Barcelona denies any wrongdoing due to these payments, the belief is that the payments were for Barcelona to receive preferential treatment and referee assignments, something which Real Madrid has spoken up about. Barcelona still maintains their innocence but that alone won't be enough to smooth their relationship with Real Madrid. While it may not show on the pitch during this edition of El Clasico, it s something that could have further implications down the line. Xavi's men can still win the league with a loss in the match, but a victory at the Spotify Camp Nou can grow their advantage to 12 points, dealing a hammer blow to Real Madrid in the title race adding weight to an occasion that has lost some of its fire over the years. While El Clasico is a rivalry on the pitch that has produced every type of memorably moment a grudge match could want, Barcelona's recent refereeing scandal has started a new chapter between the clubs.

Photo by: Emilio Garcia El Clasico is one of the biggest rivalries in the world of soccer and it is a match that transcends the sport.

The rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona is about more than just football. However, it was in the ’80s that it truly entered a new era. It is a battle that has grown over the years, and its history is fascinating.

Real Madrid president from 1995 to 2000, the club won 2 European Cups, 1 Intercontinental Cup, 1 League, 1 Spanish Super Cup, 1 Basketball League and 1 ...

Mijatovic scored the goal in Amsterdam that saw Real Madrid win the European trophy for the first time in 32 years. Under his presidency, the club won the seventh European Cup in a memorable final against Juventus. The Real Madrid legacy grew with Lorenzo Sanz as president thanks to the seven titles: two European Cups, one Intercontinental Cup, one League, one Spanish Super Cup, one Basketball League and one Basketball Cup Winners' Cup.

Real Madrid lost further ground in the La Liga title race after failing to defend their early lead against Barcelona at Camp Nou.

[complaints](https://everythingbarca.com/2023/03/20/joke-xavi-reacts-barcelona-real-madrid/) (VAR’s intervention to chalk off a potential away side winner), its best players are heading off with their national teams. His intensity was seen as a lack of sportsmanship rather than an act of simply showing toughness on the pitch. But VAR ruled out the goal after spotting Asensio ahead of Kounde.