FC BARCELONA 5 - 2 REA MADRID CF | Extended HIGHLIGHTS | THEFOOTBALLSCIENTIST | 2025 |

The 5-2 victory for Barcelona over Real Madrid took place on March 13, 2005, in one of the most memorable El Clásico matches in history. The game, held at the Camp Nou, saw Barcelona dominate their rivals in an intense and action-packed encounter. Here's a breakdown of the key moments and events: Early Pressure: Barcelona came out of the gates with strong attacking intent, and it was Samuel Eto'o who opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 14th minute, making it 1-0 with a powerful strike after a fine pass from Ronaldinho. Real Madrid Equalizer: Madrid responded quickly, and Zinedine Zidane leveled the match at 1-1 with a goal in the 47th minute, just after the halftime break, capitalizing on a rebound. Barcelona's Response: Barcelona, however, reclaimed the lead shortly after, with Ronaldinho playing a pivotal role. He scored a remarkable brace in the second half. His first goal was a beautiful free-kick in the 57th minute, and then, just a few minutes later, he found the net again with a cool finish after a swift counterattack, making it 3-1. More Drama: Real Madrid's defense continued to crumble as Eto'o added another goal to make it 4-1 in the 62nd minute. Real Madrid struggled to regain composure, and Barcelona remained in full control. A Late Consolation for Madrid: Despite being 4-1 down, Real Madrid's Roberto Carlos managed to score a long-range free-kick in the 66th minute to bring the score to 4-2. Final Blow: Barcelona sealed the win with a fifth goal, as Belletti, who had been subbed in, scored in the final minutes to make it 5-2. This match was memorable not only for the scoreline but for the way Ronaldinho performed. He was absolutely sensational, earning praise from fans and players alike. His two goals, particularly his free-kick, were iconic, and it was one of the games that truly showcased his genius on the ball. #football #footballhighlights #realmadrid #fcbarcelona #elclasico