Barcelona edge closer to title with thrilling 4-3 win over Real Madrid

Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a crucial 4-3 home victory against rivals Real Madrid in a pulsating Clasico on Sunday, edging them to the brink of the LaLiga title, Report informs via Reuters.

The victory extends Barcelona's lead at the top of the standings to seven points over second-placed Real Madrid and with three matches remaining, one more victory will clinch a 28th Spanish league title for the Catalans.

After Tuesday's heartbreaking extra-time loss to Inter Milan saw them exit the Champions League at the semi-final stage, Barca bounced back in style.

"It was obviously very important to win today. It's great to have this game after the Champions League, I think it's already forgotten," Yamal told Movistar Plus.

"Suffering is what makes you strong and what teaches you to correct the mistakes you make. They didn't create any clear-cut chances other than the goals.

"It was very important to win today to get closer to the league title. We are delighted."

Barca earned a fourth consecutive victory over Real in all competitions this season, and their second in less than a month, in a chaotic match in which both sides showed their usual defensive weaknesses.

However, Barca seemed a much stronger and well-organized team overall, dominating possession and creating several chances that were denied by an inspired keeper Thibaut Courtois, who prevented Real’s loss from being by a larger margin.

Barcelona can secure the LaLiga title as early as Wednesday, should Real Madrid fail to win at Mallorca. However, regardless of Real's result, a Barcelona victory in their city derby against Espanyol on Thursday would guarantee the championship for the Catalans.