The intensity that overwhelmed Madrid in the Clásico: Barça ran 10 km more and crushed them with pressure and football

Published:12/05/2025 - 23:19h

Updated:12/05/2025 - 23:20h

Barça's physical superiority: 10 km more covered and a resounding victory over Real Madrid

FC Barcelona once again demonstrated their mental strength in a new Clásico against Real Madrid. Despite quickly falling behind with a 0-2 score after a double by Kylian Mbappé (5' and 14'), the Azulgrana team did not give up. In just 30 minutes, Hansi Flick's team managed to come back with goals from Eric García (19'), Lamine Yamal (32') and a double from Raphinha (34' and 45'), leaving the final score at 4-2 before halftime.

One of the determining factors of the Culé triumph was the difference in physical display. Barcelona ran 10 kilometers more than Real Madrid: 108 km compared to 98 km. This statistic reflects the commitment of the Culé team in high pressure, defensive intensity and the physical exertion demanded by their style of play. In contrast, the white team was again passive in the effort without the ball.

Barcelona was superior to Madrid in almost all statistical records of the match

Beyond the score, the dominance of FC Barcelona was also evident in the main statistical sections of the match:

Ball possession: 62% - 38%
Total shots: 23 - 9

On target: 9 - 5
Off target: 9 - 2
Blocked: 5 - 2
Shots inside the area: 15 - 7
Shots outside the area: 8 - 2
Total passes: 478 - 296

Accurate passes: 418 - 238
Passes to the last third: 63 - 37
Passes in the last third: 148/ 184 - 34/57
Long passes: 27/42 - 24/56
Corners: 10 - 2
Clear chances: 3 - 3
Ball recoveries: 45 - 37

These are just some of the various statistical records that FC Barcelona dominated with authority, and which only highlighted the abysmal difference between both clubs today. While one has already won two awards this season and is on track to win a third, the other remains immersed in a deep crisis that will require a total restructuring. Real Madrid will have to rethink its sports project if it intends to compete with a Barça that is going through a stellar moment and whose future looks even more promising.