Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday, October 25, 2026, as Kylian Mbappé scored twice to narrow the La Liga title gap to three points. José Mourinho’s side handed the league leaders their first defeat of the season in a dramatic El Clásico encounter.
Kylian Mbappé Decides El Clásico at Spotify Camp Nou
Real Madrid climbed to 24 points in the La Liga standings after an 87th-minute winner from Kylian Mbappé sealed a 2-1 victory over Barcelona. The French forward collected a cutback from Eduardo Camavinga following build-up play involving Jude Bellingham and slotted into an empty net to settle the contest.
Kylian Mbappé gives Real Madrid the lead in ElClásico…but it doesn't look like he knew too much about it! 😮A bizarre goal but Real Madrid will gladly take it as they're in front away to Barcelona ⚪ pic.twitter.com/dOD7cGeaxS
The result at Spotify Camp Nou ended Barcelona’s perfect start to the domestic campaign and cut their lead at the top of the table. Barcelona remains in first place with 27 points from 10 matches, while Atlético Madrid sits second with 26 points after Real Madrid closed the gap to three points.
Before this fixture, both teams had each won 106 league meetings, but the historical balance shifted toward the visitors following their first victory at the venue since October 28, 2023. Real Madrid entered the match with only one win in their previous six Clásicos in Barcelona.
Barça are level in ElClásico! 🔵🔴Raphinha shows himself to be as clinical as ever as he delivers a crucial goal 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dCpArmTX9Q
How the Goals Unfolded in Barcelona
The visitors broke the deadlock in the 41st minute when Gerard Martín attempted a clearance that ricocheted directly off Mbappé and bounced past the goalkeeper. The unusual opener gave Real Madrid a halftime advantage despite heavy pressure from the hosts.
Yan Diomande served as an attacking spark for the visitors, receiving a pass from Marc Cucurella before delivering a low center into the area that led to the opening goal. Barcelona responded after the interval. In the 61st minute, Pedri delivered a reverse pass into the penalty area, allowing Raphinha to hit a snapshot past Andriy Lunin for his 13th league goal of the season. The equalizer looked to have secured a point for Hansi Flick’s team until Mbappé struck late.
Kylian Mbappé with what could be a late winner for Real Madrid! 😱😱Wild celebrations from Los Blancos, including a Jose Mourinho knee slide, as an away Clásico win beckons! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/c05FU3kdp1
Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin produced crucial saves throughout the contest, including a notable second-half stop to claw away a powerful header from Gerard Martín following a corner kick.
Landmarks and Tactical Discipline Under José Mourinho
Mbappé’s double marked his 100th goal for Real Madrid across all competitions, with 67 of those coming in La Liga, alongside 25 in the Champions League, four in the Copa del Rey, one in the Spanish Super Cup, one in the European Super Cup, and one in the Club World Cup. The victory also represents Real Madrid’s first away win against the league leaders in their own stadium since April 2016, when Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo scored in a 2-1 win.
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho extended his unbeaten run in Clásico matches to six games, comprising four wins and two draws. Only Miguel Muñoz with 16 and Carlo Ancelotti with nine have recorded more Clásico wins than Mourinho’s total of six, tying him with Francisco Bru, Luis Molowny, and Zinedine Zidane. Midfielder Jude Bellingham contributed an all-action performance by winning 13 duels, recovering possession six times, and making five tackles.
Eduardo Camavinga registered his first assist for Real Madrid in 39 appearances—dating back to a win over Olympiacos in November 2025—after beating Pau Cubarsí to set up the decisive goal. Mourinho noted that he instructed him to attack spaces from the second line under difficult circumstances.
| Team | Possession | Shots | Shots on Target | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 62% | 18 | 6 | 27 |
| Real Madrid | 38% | 10 | 5 | 24 |
Upcoming Fixtures for Real Madrid and Barcelona
Following their success in Catalonia, Real Madrid faces a demanding schedule with three consecutive away matches. The team travels to play Racing Santander, AEK Athens, and Valencia. Barcelona will remain at Camp Nou for their next two fixtures, hosting Deportivo Alavés in La Liga before welcoming Aston Villa in the Champions League.
The match statistics reflected Barcelona’s territorial pressure, with the hosts dominating possession at 62% to Real Madrid’s 38% and recording 18 shots to 10. Nevertheless, Mourinho’s tactical defensive setup successfully contained the opposition’s high line, allowing Mbappé’s pace to decide the outcome.