Barcelona Rallies to Beat Real Madrid 4–3 Despite Mbappé Hat Trick to Move Closer to La Liga Title

Barcelona players celebrate after a goal during the La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Real Madrid in Barcelona, Spain, on May 11, 2025. Joan Monfort/AP Photo

MADRID—Barcelona took a huge step Sunday to securing the Spanish league title with a 4–3 win over Real Madrid—despite Kylian Mbappé’s hat trick in a mesmerizing “clasico”—and opened a seven-point lead over its second-placed rival with three matches remaining.

Raphinha scored twice, and Lamine Yamal and Eric García added a goal each for Barcelona, which needs two more points to secure its 28th league title.