According to reports, this match, completely different from the game six days earlier against Inter, was a fiery and dramatic spectacle. The game was decided in 25 exceptional minutes by Lamine Yamal and his teammates, just after Kylian Mbappé had scored a brace for Real Madrid.

It felt like several matches condensed into one. The exquisite shot from football’s rising star, Pedri’s incisive passes, and Raphinha’s explosive speed spelled a bitter end for Carlo Ancelotti and brought immense joy to Barcelona’s camp.

This was Barcelona’s fourth victory over Real Madrid this season. The encounters this season have been one-sided in favor of Barça: four wins with an average of four goals per game. These stats clearly show Barcelona’s dominance over Spanish football—a team that has already won the Copa del Rey and is only waiting for mathematical confirmation to celebrate the La Liga title. In the Champions League, they were eliminated solely due to Inter’s superior experience in two epic matches.

However, the new Barcelona formed under the German coach last summer is a promising team.

Cesc Fabregas told Sky Sports: “Barcelona is a very young team with two exceptional 17-year-olds, a 19-year-old, and a 21-22-year-old. Inexperience made the difference in the two games against Inter, but with a few small adjustments, this team will win the Champions League in the next two to three years.” Everything is correct, except that this Barça might win more than one title, perhaps even next year, because the team’s stats are astonishing. Barcelona has scored 168 goals in 57 games across all competitions. These numbers recall the golden era of MSN (Messi, Suárez, Neymar) and showcase a team ready to rewrite the club’s history under the guidance of the unparalleled talent Lamine Yamal. This year, only Inter stood in Barcelona’s way, and looking at these stats, one can better appreciate the Nerazzurri’s masterpiece.