Vinicius Jr’s electric opener as Valverde nets extra-time winner in thrilling El Clasico

Real Madrid and Barcelona protected horns in another exciting El Clasico at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh that proverb Carlo Ancelotti’s men prevailing. Los Blancos unbolted the scoring on 25 minutes cheers to Vinicius Jr but their delight didn’t last long as the Blaugrana stable with a rarity goal by Luuk de Jong just four minutes before half-time.

The Madrid colossi held the upper hand in the second half as well and recovered the lead following Karim Benzema's attack after 72 minutes. However, Xavi’s men equalized with the returning Ansu Fati just seven minutes before full-time and sent the exciting meet to extra-time. Fans can buy Madrid Vs Fc Barcelona Tickets on our website.

But Ancelotti’s men wouldn’t be denied and wrapped the win in the 98th-minute recognitions to Federico Valverde. Real dominated most of the first half and lost some major chances with Benzema, Vinicius, and Marco Asensio.

Their ownership finally paid off when Benzema ejected a careless Sergio Busquets in midfield and played Vinicius through with a brilliant ball. The Brazil international found himself in front of Marc Andre after completely beating Ronald Araujo and sent the ball to the back of the clear with a fine finish.

The 21-year-old eminent his goal with a sassy little dance for the crowd in Riyadh. But Barcelona cracked back soon enough and leveled things up close to halftime when De Jong distracted a struggled clearance by Eder Militao, which caught Thibaut Courtois by wonder.

But Real’s dominance sustained throughout the second half and came close to a second when Vinicius unconfined the run of Benzema, who turned away from the challenge of Araujo, but his shot anxious Ter Stegen’s post on 69 minutes in Madrid Vs Barcelona fixture.

The France international, though, was flukier second time round despite two fine saves from the Barcelona goalkeeper who repudiated the Real striker as well as Vinicius. However, Benzema selected up the rebound from Vinicius’ effort and scored an important goal that appeared to have put the tie to bed.

But Barcelona wouldn’t be denied as the chronic Pedri and Fati, both of which came off the pew, inspired a stunning fight back, and got a late equalizer. Fine anger by Jordi Alba was met by a scientific header from Fati, who rekindled Barcelona’s hopes of silverware amid a stormy campaign.

But their hopes were ruined in the first half of extra-time when Casemiro led a deadly counter-attack and released Rodrygo to his right. The forward agreed to Vinicius in the penalty area but the Brazilian left the ball for Valverde, who gave his team the lead for the third time with an influential strike.

Real Madrid is now booked to meet either Athletic Bilbao or Spanish champions Atletico Madrid in the final on Sunday. Atletico and Bilbao are going to aspect off in the competition's second semi-final on Thursday.

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