PLAYER RATINGS: Lucas Vazquez shines for Real Madrid as Jude Bellingham nets late Clasico winner again… while one former Premier League star struggles for Barcelona

Real Madrid took a big step towards winning the LaLiga title after beating Barcelona 3-2 at the Bernabéu.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side fell behind after six minutes thanks to an Andreas Christensen header before Vinicius Jnr tied the game with a penalty 12 minutes later.

The visitors regained their lead thanks to Fermín López’s rebound in the 69th minute, but again, it did not last long when Lucas Vázquez scored 4 minutes later.

Jude Bellingham, just as he did in the previous games, scored the winning goal in injury time to send Real Madrid 11 points clear at the top.

Mail Sport’s Pete Jenson rates his players in an exciting battle.

Real Madrid (4-1-2-1-2)

Andriy Lunin – 6

He had problems in the corners at times and could have done better with the first goal.

Lucas Vazquez – 9

He replaced Dani Carvajal in the team and did not put a foot wrong. He scored the crucial equalizer after Barcelona had taken the lead. He also got the assist for the winner.

Antonio Rüdiger – 6.5

He made some crucial interceptions late to cap off a great week.

Lucas Vázquez replaced Dani Carvajal in the team and made no mistake

Aurelien Tchouameni – 6.5

He returned to the team after missing the win over Manchester City through suspension and looked solid as he has been since changing positions.

Eduardo Camavinga – 6

He struggled to contain the impressive Lamine Yamal and had to play with caution after being booked.

Luka Modric – 6

He kept the midfield going but made some rash tackles during the match.

Toni Kroos – 6

Perhaps he would have done better defending Andreas Christensen’s header for the first goal.

Jude Bellingham left late to make an impact, but his late goal sealed a big win for Real

Federico Valverde – 7.5

The Uruguayan was everywhere and covered a lot of ground in the midfield battle.

Vinicius jnr – 6.5

He was a constant threat throughout the game and you will wonder how he didn’t score more than the early penalty. He provided the assist for Vázquez’s equalizer.

Judas Bellingham – 7.5

He let it be too late to make an impact, but his late strike sealed a big win for Real.

Rodrygo – 7

He caused several problems for the Barça defense before being replaced by Eder Militao in the 74th minute.

Vinicius Jnr will wonder why he didn’t add a penalty at the beginning of the game

Barcelona (4-3-3)

André Ter Stegen – 7.5

He made some great saves to deny the hosts but was not helped by some of their defenders.

Jules Koundé – 7

He was relatively solid and handled some of Real’s attacks well.

Araujo – 7

He made some late tackles to deny the dangerous Vinicius Jnr.

Pau Cubarsi – 6

An evening to forget for the 17-year-old. His late entry led to Vinicius’ penalty from the start.

Cancel – 5.5

Another bad performance from the Portuguese defender. He left Vázquez unmarked for the fourth goal of the game.

New bad performance by Joao Cancelo, guilty of Vázquez’s goal

Andreas Christensen – 7.5

He scored a magnificent header before being replaced in the 45th minute by Fermín López, who also scored.

Frenkie De Jong – 6 (Fermín López 7)

The Dutchman’s performance was mute and just before the break he was replaced by Pedri. Fermín López, who scored.

Ilkay Gundogan – 6.5

He helped keep the midfield going and saw an effort go over the bar.

Andreas Christensen scored a magnificent header before retiring in the 45th minute.

Rafinha – 6.5

He walked past his man on a few occasions, but was flattered to fool him.

Robert Lewandowski – 6

Disappointing performance by the Polish striker, who had a hard time getting into the game.

Yamal Sheet – 7.5

He was brilliant as always and most of Barcelona’s attacks went through him. He gave Camavinga a hard time.

The teenager Lamine Yamal showed off again and caused problems for Eduardo Camavinga