The 184th El Clasico match in La Liga history got off to a satisfying start, with a series of tit-for-tat situations between both sides in the first 10 minutes.

Barca players celebrate Araujo’s 2-0 score (center).

The absence of Karim Benzema greatly affected the top team, while Barca under Xavi was no longer as gentle as the 1-2 defeat in the first leg.

Real only played well in the first minutes.

Real’s midfield, showing signs of fatigue, quickly lost its midfield to the trio of Busquets – Pedri – De Jong.

In a one-sided match, Real could not stand for half an hour.

Dembele (middle) has nine assists in 11 matches under Xavi.

Araujo was placed at right back by coach Xavi, replacing Dani Alves, to cope with Vinicius’ speed.

There was no effective adjustment from Real after the break to make the El Clasico match more balanced and attractive.

Aubameyang (left) scored in all five of his last encounters with Real.

Before the match, coach Xavi said that Barca had nothing to fear from Real – the team that dominated the rest of La Liga this season and was excited after reaching the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

The victory helped Barca reclaim third place from Atletico Madrid.

Real 0-4 Barca

Squad

Real Madrid (4-1-4-1): Courtois, Carvajal (Diaz 46), Militao, Alaba, Nacho (Vazquez 63), Casemiro, Kroos (Camavinga 46), Modric, Valverde, Vinicius, Rodrygo (Asensio 63).

Barca (4-3-3): Ter Stegen, Araujo, Pique, Eric Garcia, Alba (Alves 86), Busquets, Pedri (Nico 86), F. De Jong (Gavi 71), Dembele (Traore 80), Aubameyang (