Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona: Mbappe’s centurion strike for Madrid ends Barca’s perfect league start
Mbappé scored twice as Real Madrid ended Barcelona’s perfect league start and moved within three points of the top, officials said.
- On Sunday, October 25, 2026, Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at the Spotify Camp Nou, ending the league leaders' perfect start. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, securing victory for manager José Mourinho in his return to the Clásico.
- Barcelona held a six-point lead over third-place Real Madrid, having won all nine league games this season. The visitors aimed to bridge the LaLiga gap following earlier defeats to Real Betis and Atlético Madrid.
- Mourinho, who coached Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, dismissed pre-match form as irrelevant to the Clásico. He described his squad as being in an 'initial phase' of development, arguing comparisons to Hansi Flick's established Barcelona team were 'unfair.'
- Tightening the LaLiga title race, the victory moves Real Madrid within 3 points of the league leaders. Barcelona midfielder Rodri insisted the team's 'mentality remains intact' following the loss, emphasizing recovery time remains in the long campaign.
- Barcelona aims to rebound from this defeat and a previous Champions League setback as both clubs shift focus toward domestic and European campaigns. Victory establishes Real Madrid as a serious contender in the title race.
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Thanks to a double of Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid is reassured in the Clasico on FC Barcelona lawn at Camp Nou (1-2).
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Independent EspañolKylian Mbappé scored two goals and Real Madrid beat Barcelona on Sunday 2-1 in the first classic of the season to get shot by the leader in La Liga española.
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