Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the 265th El Clasico, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a crucial double. This win prevented Barcelona from becoming the first team in La Liga history to win their first 10 matches of the season.
The match began with a contentious moment, as Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho received a warning from the referee after protesting a foul against Aurelien Tchouameni. Barcelona suffered a setback when right-back Xavi Espart was injured and replaced by Alejandro Balde.
Mbappe had opportunities to score, but he initially sent an acrobatic volley over the bar. Anthony Gordon's near-post effort was also parried behind by Real Madrid's goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, who was making his first appearance of the season.
Mbappe scored his 10th league goal of the season in an unexpected way, when Gerard Martin's clearance struck him and flew into the net just four minutes before the break.
The first half ended with a flurry of chances, as Lamine Yamal and Yan Diomande fired wide when well-placed. The second half saw both teams create opportunities, with Barcelona's Raphinha scoring in the 61st minute.
Real Madrid responded with a stunning effort from Mbappe, who snatched victory three minutes from time after Eduardo Camavinga beat Joan Garcia to a through ball and squared for his teammate to tap home.
This win sealed Real Madrid's first victory at the Nou Camp since October 2023 and extended Jose Mourinho's unbeaten run against Barcelona as Madrid boss to six matches.
The result also ended Barcelona's 23-match home league winning streak and kept Real Madrid in third place in the table, just three points behind their rivals.
