Barcelona Lose Their Nerve at Full-Time: Complaints, Tears, and a Brawl – A Lamentable Ending
The Clásico ends in chaos as Barcelona erupt in protest after Pedri’s red card sparks a mass confrontation.
The Clásico concluded with an unfortunate and chaotic scene. In the final minute, a massive brawl broke out between the benches following Pedri’s expulsion. The Barça midfielder was shown a second yellow card after a foul on Tchouaméni.
The referee’s decision ignited fury on the Blaugrana bench. Players and staff stormed onto the pitch, quickly joined by those from Real Madrid. Shouting, shoving, and maximum tension filled the Bernabéu, leaving the crowd stunned.
Courtois reminds Lamine of his pre-match words
Just as calm seemed to return, tempers flared again. A heated exchange between Thibaut Courtois and Lamine Yamal reignited the melee. The two exchanged words and angry gestures, and several players rushed in — including Rüdiger and Raphinha, who were already in street clothes.
The tension was so high that it looked as if the confrontation might continue after the final whistle. According to images, Real Madrid players did not forget Lamine’s controversial comments before the match — and they made sure to remind him on the pitch.
Xabi Alonso tries to mediate
The scene eventually ended with both coaching staffs stepping in to separate the players. Shouts, complaints, and finger-pointing dominated the closing moments of the game. Neither the scoreline nor the goals mattered anymore — only the chaos.
The referee and his assistants had their hands full trying to restore order in the dying seconds. Barcelona left the field arguing, protesting, and lamenting every decision, projecting an image far from that of a composed team.
Real Madrid, for their part, also showed some tension — but with more restraint. The general feeling is that this Clásico will be remembered not for the football, but for the ugly brawl that marred its ending.
