Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati put in a match-winning performance as Barcelona romped to a 5-0 victory over Real Madrid in El Clasico.
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Barca comfortable winners in derbyBonmati instrumental in victory England stars complete 90 minutes for hostsWHAT HAPPENED?
Bonmati opened the scoring in the 17th minute and it was all Barca from that point on. Four different scorers: Caroline Graham Hansen, Mariona Caldentey, Claudia Pina and Vicky Lopez went on to find the back of the net as the home side eased to a comfortable victory.
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England boss Sarina Wiegman will have watched on with pride as Lionesses Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh played the full 90 minutes on Sunday. Barca were in complete control throughout, registering 65% possession and restricting their visitors to just three shots all afternoon.
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The result maintained Barcelona's 100% winning start to the Liga F campaign. They are now six points clear of Madrid in second, having racked up a quite remarkable 37 goal difference in just nine games so far this campaign.
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All-conquering Barca are aiming to complete the entire season with a flawless, winning record – something they accomplished during the 2021-22 campaign. They are also looking to retain the Champions League trophy, kicking off the group stages with a 5-0 victory over Benfica recently. Madrid, meanwhile, will be hoping that an ankle injury sustained by World Cup breakout star Linda Caicedo during the drubbing is not too serious.