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 in the title race, Mourinho said.
- On Sunday, October 25, 2026, Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou, ending the league leaders' perfect nine-game start to La Liga. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner, to secure the victory for manager José Mourinho.
- Barcelona entered seeking a 10th consecutive league win after maintaining a perfect record, while Real Madrid arrived in strong form having won their previous four matches across all competitions. The fixture represented a clash between the league's dominant force and its resurgent challenger.
- Mbappé opened the scoring in the 41st minute before Barcelona captain Raphinha equalized in the 61st. Substitute Eduardo Camavinga set up Mbappé's 87th-minute winner, which Mourinho later described as a "great victory" for his organized, focused side.
- Real Madrid moved within three points of Barcelona in the La Liga standings following the 2-1 result. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick stated, "It's two defeats and we're not happy," after his team's second consecutive loss across all competitions.
- The victory reignites the La Liga title race with Madrid trailing by three points. Both Mbappé and Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, top Ballon d'Or contenders, will compete for the award in London on Monday, October 26, 2026.
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