Real Madrid won El Clásico 2-1 at Barcelona’s Camp Nou on Sunday, October 25, 2026, with Kylian Mbappé’s late goal settling a LaLiga Matchday 10 thriller. Raphinha had cancelled out Madrid’s first-half opener to level the game at 1-1 before the decisive strike.
How the El Clásico Result Unfolded
Real Madrid went ahead in the 41st minute. Reports differ on how the goal is credited: some match reports record it as a Mbappé goal, while others describe a deflection off Barcelona defender Gerard Martín that ended up in the net.
Barcelona responded in the 61st minute, when Raphinha finished inside the box to make it 1-1. The hosts pushed for a winner, but Real Madrid held firm and struck again near the end. Mbappé scored in the 87th or 88th minute, depending on the report, after a cutback from Eduardo Camavinga, reportedly bringing up his 100th goal for the club.
Key Facts From the Match
- Final score: Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid
- Competition: LaLiga 2026-27, Matchday 10
- Venue: Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona
- Barcelona goal: Raphinha, 61′
- Real Madrid goals: first-half opener (41′) and Mbappé’s late winner
- Yellow cards: Aurélien Tchouaméni (48′), Anthony Gordon (84′), Dean Huijsen (90+2′)
What It Means for the LaLiga Title Race
Away wins at Camp Nou are rare, and this one is reported to have reignited the race for first place in Spain’s top flight. One report says Real Madrid now sit three points behind Barcelona, with Atlético Madrid in second, though full standings were not confirmed in the match reports we checked, so check the official LaLiga table for exact points.
The match also drew attention in Morocco, where fans follow both clubs closely and where Achraf Hakimi is among the Moroccans on this year’s Ballon d’Or list. For more on that, read our piece on the three Moroccans on the 2026 Ballon d’Or list, and see our latest Culture and Sport coverage, including Morocco’s fourth straight Futsal AFCON title.
Sources: VAVEL USA, Yahoo Sports, The Tribune
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