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Mbappé’s Double Secures Real Madrid’s 2-1 Victory Over Barcelona at Camp Nou
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Match Summary
Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 41st minute after a low cross from Yan Diomandé was deflected off his leg and into the net. Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal missed a close-range chance before halftime, and Raphinha equalized in the 61st minute. Mbappé added the winner in the 87th minute after Eduardo Camavinga’s pass set him up for a tap-in. The result ended Barcelona’s unbeaten start to the La Liga season.
Background & Context
Barcelona had won their first nine league matches, matching Real Madrid’s 1968-69 record of nine straight victories. The match marked José Mourinho’s first El Clásico appearance since returning to coach Real Madrid, a return that drew intense fan reaction. The win narrowed the gap at the top of La Liga to three points, with Barcelona on 27 points, Atlético Madrid on 25, and Real Madrid on 24.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: Real Madrid 2 – 1 Barcelona.
- Points after match: Barcelona 27 (first), Atlético Madrid 25 (second), Real Madrid 24 (third).
- Mbappé’s league tally rose to 11 goals in 10 matches; his second goal was his 100th for Real Madrid since joining in 2024.
- Yamal has recorded 10 goals and 10 assists across La Liga and the Champions League this season, plus four goals for Spain.
Official Statements & Responses
- He also commented on Yamal’s quality, saying the young forward “is very good” and “tried everything he could.”
What’s Next
The Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled for Monday in London, where Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are among the finalists.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I only understand how good a player is when I see them in front of me, on TV I miss something,” — Jose Mourinho, coach
- “You saw today, we lacked freshness,” — Hansi Flick, barcelona coach