Kylian Mbappe Leads Real Madrid to 2-1 Victory Over Barcelona in Clasico

BARCELONA: Kylian Mbappe scored twice to secure a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid against Barcelona in a thrilling La Liga Clasico at Camp Nou on Sunday, narrowing the gap to just three points behind the league leaders.

Mbappe opened the scoring just before halftime, and despite Raphinha equalizing for Barcelona, he struck again late in the match to hand the Catalans their first domestic defeat of the season. Real Madrid, currently in third place, has now won five consecutive matches across all competitions, showcasing their resilience even without suspended winger Vinicius Junior.

This defeat marks a challenging week for Barcelona, who also lost to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League just days prior. The team had previously enjoyed a strong start to the season, winning their first nine games, but their performance against Real Madrid was notably subdued. Barcelona midfielder Pedri acknowledged the team’s struggles, stating, “In general we didn’t have a great game… a league is not won here.”

Looking ahead, both teams will need to regroup as they continue their campaigns in La Liga and European competitions. Real Madrid will aim to maintain their momentum, while Barcelona must address their recent form to stay competitive in the title race.