Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2–1 at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday, October 25, 2026, as Kylian Mbappé scored twice to secure victory in the first El Clásico of the La Liga season.
Mbappé opened the scoring in the 41st minute, putting Real Madrid ahead before half-time. Barcelona responded after the break, with Raphinha finding the net in the 61st minute to level the score and give the home side hope of a comeback.
Real Madrid, however, had the final say. Eduardo Camavinga helped create the decisive opportunity, setting up Mbappé to score his second goal in the 87th minute and seal all three points for the visitors.
One of the match’s notable talking points was the difference between possession and finishing. Barcelona had more of the ball and recorded more shots, but Real Madrid made better use of their opportunities. Barcelona scored once, while Mbappé’s two finishes proved decisive for the visitors.
The result also ended Barcelona’s winning start to the domestic league season. For Real Madrid, the victory delivered an important result against their biggest rivals and strengthened their position in the La Liga title race.
El Clásico once again showed how small moments can decide one of football’s biggest fixtures. Barcelona created opportunities to get a result, but Mbappé’s finishing made the difference as Real Madrid left Camp Nou with a 2–1 win.
