Real Madrid have defeated Barcelona 2-1 in a Intensely contested El Clasico at the Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday, October 25, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice to hand the visitors all three points.
Madrid broke the deadlock in the 41st minute when Mbappe found the back of the net following a cross from Yan Diomande, which deflected off Barcelona defender Gerard Martin before reaching the French forward.
Barcelona had an opportunity to respond before the break, but Lamine Yamal failed to convert from close range as Real Madrid went into half-time with a 1-0 lead.
The hosts returned for the second half with renewed determination and found the equaliser in the 61st minute through Raphinha, who fired a powerful shot past Andriy Lunin after receiving a pass from Pedri following a quickly taken corner.
However, Madrid had the final say in the encounter as Mbappe completed his brace in the 87th minute. Eduardo Camavinga provided the assist after a quick counterattack, allowing the Frenchman to score the decisive goal and secure victory for Jose Mourinho’s side.
The victory ended Barcelona’s run of nine consecutive wins at the start of their La Liga campaign, while Real Madrid reduced the gap to their rivals at the top of the table to three points.
Mbappe’s brace also took his tally to 100 goals for Real Madrid, while his two goals brought his total to 14 in 11 appearances against Barcelona.
Real Madrid lead Barcelona in the all-time El Clasico head-to-head record, with both sides having played 265 matches. Madrid have recorded 108 wins against Barcelona’s 106, while 51 encounters ended in draws. Real Madrid have also scored more goals, with 449 compared to Barcelona’s 442.
