Barcelona has not had a good performance in El Clásico against Real Madrid, but the team did not give up and approached the tie in the final stretch. Ferran Torres, one of the players that Xavi Hernández made enter, inflated the nets and reduced the score, causing tension in the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
The match was approaching 83 minutes and the 'Merengues' had the opportunity to counterattack, although Gavi had a good tackle: he slid and prevented Dani Carvajal from controlling the ball. The same defensive tackle benefited Ansu Fati, who received the ball near the left sideline.
Immediately, the forward chose to make an individual play and surpassed Federico Valverde, after a good feint. At full speed, Barcelona's '10' reached the area and, before being pressured by Éder Militao, delivered a low cross. Initially, Robert Lewandowski tried to score with a backheel shot.
Although the Polish striker could not shoot, his intervention helped the 'White House' defense not react: the ball continued its path and Ferran Torres, unmarked, shot comfortably. Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin tried to react at the last moment, but could not do anything to prevent the goal.
If Real Madrid secures their victory, they will become the sole leader of LaLiga Santander, with 25 points; while Barcelona will remain in second place, with 22 points. In the next matchday, the 'Merengues' will visit Elche; meanwhile, the 'Culés' will return to Camp Nou to clash with Villarreal.