Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Mbappé scores late winner as Real Madrid win El Clásico 2-1 at Camp Nou

Real Madrid won El Clásico 2-1 at Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday, Oct. 25, with Kylian Mbappé scoring both goals, the second in the 87th minute. Raphinha had scored Barcelona’s equalizer just after the hour mark.

The result ended Barcelona’s nine-game winning run, The Guardian reported. Sky Sports said it was also Real Madrid’s first win in Barcelona in three years, and it cut the La Liga leaders’ advantage over their rivals to three points.

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: how the goals came

• 41st minute, Real Madrid 1-0: Real Madrid moved the ball from right to left, where Marc Cucurella sent Yan Diomandé forward. Diomandé pulled a low cross back, and Barcelona’s Gerard Martín got to it first but cleared it straight into Mbappé and into the net. Both The Guardian and Sky Sports called the goal fortunate, though they said the move leading up to it was excellent.
• 61st minute, 1-1: Lamine Yamal played a short corner to Pedri, who slipped a reverse pass to Raphinha. Raphinha’s low shot beat goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, who got a hand to it but couldn’t keep it out.
• 87th minute, Real Madrid 2-1: After what Sky Sports called “sublime skill” from Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga sprinted into the box, got away from Pau Cubarsí and cut the ball back for Mbappé to finish.

Key moments in El Clásico

The match was end-to-end from the start. Arda Güler fired over in the fourth minute after a loose Pedri pass, and he later forced a save from Barcelona keeper Joan García. Raphinha had several early chances for the hosts, including a low shot that curled just wide after a back-heel from Anthony Gordon.

Barcelona lost Xavi Espart to injury inside the first 30 minutes, and Alejandro Balde came on in his place. The Guardian said Balde had played just 15 minutes all season.

Lamine Yamal wasted a good chance to level before halftime, scuffing a shot wide at the near post. After Raphinha’s equalizer, Lunin made what Sky Sports called an amazing save to claw away Martín’s header from a corner in the 66th minute. In the 78th minute, Lamine Yamal beat a couple of defenders and clipped a shot just wide.

There was also controversy. Sky Sports reported that in the 57th minute João Cancelo put his studs into Diomandé’s calf and was not punished.

Mourinho’s night at Camp Nou

The Guardian described the win as “planned and executed to perfection” by José Mourinho, who led Real Madrid at the Camp Nou for the first time in 13 years. Sky Sports reported that Mourinho slid on his knees to celebrate the winner, his staff ran onto the field, and some Real Madrid players clashed with Barcelona fans.

Real Madrid’s defenders played a big part. The Guardian highlighted key tackles by Aurélien Tchouaméni and Bellingham, plus blocks from Dean Huijsen and Ibrahima Konaté. Federico Valverde’s long diagonal passes helped Madrid break out quickly.

What it means for the La Liga standings

Before Sunday, Barcelona had the chance to go nine points clear, The Guardian noted. Instead, Real Madrid are now three points behind the defending champions, according to Sky Sports, which added that Atlético Madrid are second, two points off Barcelona.

It capped a bad week for Hansi Flick’s side. Sky Sports said Barcelona’s 11-game winning streak to start the season had already been ended by a Champions League loss at Paris Saint-Germain.

Quick FAQ

What was the final score of Barcelona vs. Real Madrid? Real Madrid won 2-1 at Spotify Camp Nou.

Who scored in El Clásico? Kylian Mbappé scored twice (41st and 87th minutes) for Real Madrid, and Raphinha scored for Barcelona (61st minute).

Who set up the winning goal? Eduardo Camavinga cut the ball back for Mbappé after a skillful play by Jude Bellingham.

Where do Barcelona and Real Madrid stand in La Liga? Barcelona still lead, but Real Madrid are now three points behind them, per Sky Sports.