Real Madrid defeat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clásico

Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against Barcelona at the Camp Nou in the latest El Clásico. Kylian Mbappé was the decisive figure for the visitors, scoring both goals. His first came in the 41st minute following a defensive error by Gerard Martín, and his second arrived in the 87th minute after a sequence involving Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga.

Barcelona managed to equalize in the 61st minute through Raphinha, following an assist from Pedri. Despite controlling much of the match with 63 percent possession and completing 643 passes compared to Real Madrid's 362, Barcelona was unable to find a second equalizer. Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin played a significant role in the win with several key saves.

For Barcelona, the match marked their first La Liga defeat of the season, though they remain at the top of the table with 27 points. Real Madrid moves to third place with 24 points. Additionally, the match saw the return of midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who appeared as a substitute in the 74th minute after a 155-day absence due to injury.