El Clásico: Real Madrid 2–1 Barcelona
Real Madrid emerged victorious in a thrilling El Clásico clash, defeating Barcelona 2–1 to extend their lead at the top of La Liga.
The match lived up to expectations — full of intensity, quality, and drama from start to finish.
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⚽ Goals
22’ — Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid): Opened the scoring after a brilliant counterattack involving Vinícius Jr.
38’ — Fermín López (Barcelona): Brought Barça level with a smart finish from inside the box.
43’ — Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid): Restored Madrid’s lead with a composed strike before halftime.
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🟥 Discipline
Red Card: Pedri (Barcelona) – 84’ (second yellow card).
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🔥 Key Highlights
Madrid’s pressing and quick transitions troubled Barcelona all evening.
Mbappé and Bellingham combined brilliantly, proving why they are the heart of Ancelotti’s attack.
The win ends Real Madrid’s four-game losing streak in El Clásicos.
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📊 Quick Stats
Possession: Real Madrid 52% – 48% Barcelona
Shots on Target: 6 – 4
Corners: 5 – 3
Cards: 3 Yellow, 1 Red (Barcelona)
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💬 Manager’s Reaction
> “We showed great personality and hunger. This team knows how to win big games,”
— Carlo Ancelotti
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🏁 What’s Next
Real Madrid stay top of the La Liga table and will turn their attention to their upcoming Champions League fixture next week.
