Havana, October 25 (RHC) – Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 today at the Spotify Camp Nou, breaking the Blaugrana’s unbeaten run and turning the Clásico into a high-tension battle, resolved by Kylian Mbappé.
The French striker opened the scoring in the 41st minute with his tenth goal of the season, a blow that momentarily silenced the Barcelona fans and allowed Real Madrid to take the lead.
Barcelona, champions of La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup, found their answer in the 61st minute when Raphinha capitalized on a Pedri pass after a corner kick to level the score and score his thirteenth league goal, a tally that keeps him as the league’s top scorer.
With Hansi Flick at the helm, the Blaugrana sought to maintain their dominance against an opponent determined to turn every space into a threat, until the outcome once again tilted in Real Madrid’s favor.
In the 87th minute, Eduardo Camavinga launched a counter-attack and assisted Mbappé, who made no mistake to seal the 2-1 victory and deliver the decisive blow on enemy territory.
The French striker reaffirmed his dominance over Barcelona, having scored 14 goals in 11 matches, 11 of them at the Camp Nou, a record that adds another significant chapter to his history in El Clásico.
The victory left Real Madrid, runners-up in last season’s La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup, with eight wins and two losses, totaling 24 points and closing the gap on the league leaders from third place.
Despite losing their unbeaten record, Barcelona retains the top spot with nine wins, one loss, and 27 points, although they now feel the pressure from their eternal rivals.
On an afternoon of pride, excitement, and settling scores, Real Madrid took home much more than three points: they conquered their opponent’s home ground, halted their perfect run, and reignited the battle for the Spanish football throne.
