In one of the biggest football derbies in the world, Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3:1 yesterday at the Santiago Bernabeu. The current European and Spanish champion took the lead in the 12th minute with the goal of French striker Karim Benzema.
Federico Valverde made it 2:0 in the 35th minute with a great shot from the edge of the penalty area. The uncertainty in the game was brought back by Ferran Torres in the 83rd minute. In stoppage time, Real were awarded a penalty after Eric Garcia brought down Rodrigo. The referee Jose Sanchez reviewed the VAR and pointed to the white spot, and Rodrigo was sure for 3:1.
It was this goal by Rodrigo that made history in El Clasico. Namely, Rodrigo scored the goal at the age of 21 years and 280 days. Thus he became the youngest penalty scorer in El Clasico history. The title is still held by Santiago Bernabeu, who in 1916 was precise at 20 years and 310 days.
