Real Madrid B and Barça B played to a 3-3 draw in a high-intensity “mini-Clásico” at the Ciudad Deportiva Real Madrid on Sunday. The match, part of the fifth round of the Primera RFEF Iberdrola, saw both sides trade leads before finishing with a share of the points.

Tactical Duel at Ciudad Deportiva

The match featured a contrast in styles as Real Madrid B utilized an aggressive, high-pressing approach against a Barça B side focused on possession-based play. Despite the absence of key players like Rosalía, Mayssa, and Noa Jiménez—who were with the senior Barcelona squad for their match in Zubieta—the visitors maintained their tactical identity through midfielders Lorena Cubo and Josephine.

Real Madrid B manager Fernando Maíllo, recently promoted to the reserve side, integrated several players who have seen time with the senior team this season. The home side’s lineup included Noe Llamas in defense, Oihane San Martín in the midfield, and Zouhir leading the attack. Barcelona manager Óscar Belis also bolstered his squad with experienced reserve players, including Julia Torres, Lúa Arufe, and Martina.

A Back-and-Forth Scoring Exchange

Barcelona B struck first, opening the scoring just six minutes into the match. Real Madrid B responded quickly when Oihane San Martín equalized in the 15th minute. The visitors regained the lead in the 22nd minute, maintaining a 2-1 advantage going into the halftime break despite a sustained period of pressure and a shot off the post from the home side.

The momentum shifted in the second half. Real Madrid B overturned the deficit in a nine-minute flurry, with goals from Bea Vélez and Zuazo putting the hosts ahead. However, Barcelona B eventually leveled the score at 3-3. The final goal was a point of contention, with the home crowd calling for a foul in the build-up, but the referee allowed the play to stand, finalizing the draw.

Primera RFEF Iberdrola Standings Impact

The parity on the pitch mirrored the competitive nature of the current Primera RFEF Iberdrola season, where both clubs continue to balance player development with performance in a high-stakes rivalry setting.

The teams are scheduled to meet again in the second half of the league campaign.