Kylian Mbappé scored twice to give Real Madrid a 2:1 victory over Barcelona in El Clásico at Camp Nou, narrowing the La Liga title race to a three-point margin.

The fixture marked the 265th competitive meeting between the Spanish rivals. Real Madrid zabránil Barceloně v tom, aby se stala prvním klubem v historii LaLigy, který by vyhrál úvodních 10 zápasů sezony. Instead, Real Madrid secured their first victory at Camp Nou since October 2023.

Mbappé Strikes Twice as Real Madrid Seizes Control

The decisive breakthrough arrived late in the contest. With the score level at 1:1, Eduardo Camavinga muscled past Joan García in the 87th minute and squared the ball to Mbappé, who tapped into an empty net for his second goal of the evening. Aktualne.cz noted that the French forward had earlier opened the scoring in the 41st minute in fortuitous fashion, when a clearance from Barcelona defender Martín struck Mbappé and deflected past the goalkeeper.

Barcelona had equalized in the 61st minute through Raphinha. The Brazilian winger collected a pass inside the penalty area and drove a low shot past Andrij Lunin into the far corner for his 13th league goal of the campaign. Lunin started in goal for Real Madrid after Thibaut Courtois was ruled out with a bout of flu.

Mourinho Returns to Camp Nou With a Tactical Blueprint

In his first El Clásico appearance since March 2013, Real Madrid manager José Mourinho deployed a disciplined, counter-attacking setup that prioritized defensive compactness over possession. In my opinion, Real doesn’t play to win at Camp Nou… Real plays to win La Liga, Mourinho said after the match, as reported by Deník.cz. This must be our mentality. We must continue the same way and not get carried away by enthusiasm after this victory.

The Portuguese coach celebrated the final whistle by sprinting down the touchline and sliding on his knees, evoking memories of his previous tenure in Madrid. The victory extended Mourinho’s unbeaten run against Barcelona on the Real Madrid bench to six matches, comprising four wins and two draws.

Mourinho deflected individual praise following the final whistle, emphasizing the collective effort of his squad. For me, this is a great victory for the lads, they deserved it, Mourinho told reporters. It was a great match that the whole football world stopped to watch. The victory is down to the players.

Real Madrid played without Vinícius Júnior, who was serving a suspension following a red card. The Brazilian’s absence allowed Madrid to maintain a more balanced defensive structure and reduce gaps between the midfield and back line against Barcelona’s possession-heavy approach.

Standings and Title Implications After Ten Rounds

With the win, Real Madrid moved to 24 points from 10 matches, placing them third in the La Liga standings.

Barcelona’s loss also ended a 23-match home winning streak in the league. The defeat leaves the top of the table tightly contested as the autumn fixture schedule progresses.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Match

Who scored the goals in El Clásico?

Kylian Mbappé scored twice for Real Madrid in the 41st and 87th minutes, while Raphinha scored for Barcelona in the 61st minute.

Why was Thibaut Courtois absent for Real Madrid?

The Belgian goalkeeper missed the match due to a bout of flu, leaving Ukrainian backup Andrij Lunin to start in goal.

How does the La Liga table look after this round?

Barcelona leads with 27 points from 10 matches, followed by Atlético Madrid with 25 points and Real Madrid with 24 points.

When was Real Madrid’s previous win at Camp Nou?

Real Madrid’s last victory away against Barcelona in La Liga occurred in October 2023.