Clasico: Real Madrid beat FC Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou

25.10.26 FT LaLiga Spain

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Real Madrid won the first Clasico of the 2026-2027 season by beating FC Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou, on Sunday, October 25, 2026. This victory gives Los Blancos the upper hand over their great rivals in the first meeting of the season in La Liga.

Real Madrid beat FC Barcelona 2-1 on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Camp Nou. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, while José Mourinho won his first Clasico since returning to the Madrid bench. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 41st minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by Gerard Martín. FC Barcelona responded after the break through Raphinha, who scored in the 61st minute from a pass by Pedri.

Real Madrid eventually regained the lead late in the match. Mbappé scored Madrid’s second goal in the 87th minute, after a move initiated by Jude Bellingham and continued by Eduardo Camavinga. This victory ends FC Barcelona’s run of nine consecutive league wins. Despite the defeat, the Catalans retain first place with 27 points, compared with 24 for Real Madrid.

Real Madrid therefore leave Camp Nou with three valuable points and win the first Clasico of the season.

Mbappé takes his tally to 14 goals this season

Kylian Mbappé once again demonstrated his efficiency in front of goal. The French forward opened the scoring in the 41st minute before scoring the winning goal in the 87th minute. In between, Raphinha had equalized for FC Barcelona in the 61st minute.

With this brace, the Frenchman takes his tally to 14 goals in all competitions this season, according to the statistics available before and after the match. He once again underlined his importance in Real Madrid’s attacking setup.

Above all, his two goals allowed Los Merengues to prevail in one of the most eagerly anticipated fixtures of the Spanish championship. At Camp Nou, Mbappé stepped up in the decisive moments.

Mourinho wins his first Clasico since returning

José Mourinho also has reason to smile in this historic rivalry. Back at the helm of Real Madrid, the Portuguese coach has won his first Clasico since returning to the Madrid bench.

Facing an FC Barcelona side that had won its first nine La Liga matches, the Portuguese coach led his team to a valuable victory. Real Madrid made the most of its chances and withstood the Catalans’ attempts.

This success allows Los Blancos to close the gap on Barça in the standings. The Catalan club retains first place with 27 points, while Real Madrid move to within three points.

The first Clasico of the season therefore goes Madrid’s way. Mbappé shines with a brace, while Mourinho records a notable first victory since returning to the Spanish championship.

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