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Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga was the target of Barcelona fans swinging flag poles dangerously close to his head during the chaotic El Clasico celebrations.
The French midfielder found himself in the middle of tense moments after assisting Kylian Mbappe in a thrilling last-minute goal during Real’s 2-1 win at the Nou Camp.
After Mbappe scored in the 87th minute, Camavinga was surrounded by his teammates near the Barcelona fans, igniting a wave of excitement among the traveling Madrid supporters.
However, the jubilant atmosphere quickly turned sour as irate home fans swung flag poles toward the players.
Videos shared on social media depicted fans waving flag poles perilously near Camavinga’s head as he celebrated with his teammates.
Aurelien Tchouameni promptly intervened, using his arm to shield Camavinga and guiding his teammates away from the hostile crowd.
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The confrontation occurred just moments after Camavinga executed an impressive play that helped Jose Mourinho’s team secure all three points.
Cameoing onto the pitch in the 80th minute, Camavinga replaced Bernardo Silva while the score sat at 1-1.
In merely seven minutes, he made a critical contribution in one of football’s biggest matchups.
The move began when Jude Bellingham showcased remarkable skill to combine with Arda Guler, who then released Camavinga into space.
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The 23-year-old sped past Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi before providing a pass to Mbappe, who easily tapped it into an unguarded net.
This dramatic goal incited celebrations on the touchline, with Mourinho executing a knee slide as his coaching staff rushed onto the pitch.
It was the perfect conclusion to a thrilling encounter with two Spanish powerhouses exchanging blows throughout the match.
Mbappe initially scored in the 41st minute when a dangerous cross from Yan Diomande deflected off Gerard Martin and into the net.
Following halftime, Barcelona surged back, ultimately equalizing with Raphinha’s goal in the 61st minute.
The Brazilian capitalized on a clever reverse pass from Pedri after a short corner, sending a shot past Andriy Lunin.
Hansi Flick’s squad sought a winner, with Lunin making a spectacular save against Martin and Lamine Yamal also posing threats to Madrid’s defense.
Nevertheless, Mourinho’s team proved dangerous on counterattacks, landing a devastating final blow through Mbappe’s late goal.
The French superstar’s brace also marked his milestone of reaching 100 goals for Real Madrid, concluding a remarkable evening for the former PSG star.
This result could significantly impact the LaLiga title race, as Madrid narrowed the gap with Barcelona from six points to a mere three.
Barcelona continues to lead with 27 points from ten matches, while Real Madrid hold third place with 24 points, trailing Atletico Madrid.
This defeat also marked the end of Barcelona’s perfect league start, having secured nine consecutive victories.
For Mourinho, it was a decisive win in his return to El Clasico, as his team stayed firmly in the title race.
However, the troubling incidents involving Camavinga risk overshadowing what could be deemed a glorious night for the visitors.