Barcelona Triumph in El Clasico Thriller, Boosting La Liga Title Hopes
Real Madrid's 11-Point Lead Cut Short
Kessie's Last-Minute Heroics Secure Victory for Blaugrana
In a breathtaking El Clasico encounter, Barcelona snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid on Sunday. Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessie emerged as the hero, scoring a last-minute winner to secure three crucial points for the Catalan giants.
Real Madrid had struck the first blow in the second half through Jude Bellingham's stunning strike. However, Barcelona refused to bow down and equalized shortly after through Raphinha. With the match seemingly destined for a draw, Kessie popped up in the dying moments to secure a vital victory for Barcelona.
The win has boosted Barcelona's hopes of retaining the La Liga title. They now trail Real Madrid by just eight points with 15 games remaining. Real Madrid's grip on the league has been shaken, and Barcelona are now firmly in contention.
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