Kylian Mbappe scored twice, together with a late winner, as Actual Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 in an thrilling El Clasico encounter at Camp Nou.
The French striker scored 4 minutes earlier than half-time earlier than discovering the web once more within the 87th minute to safe all three factors for Actual Madrid.
Barcelona had hoped to make historical past by setting a brand new file for essentially the most consecutive victories at the beginning of a Spanish top-flight season. Nevertheless, Hansi Flick’s facet did not surpass Actual Madrid’s file of 9 straight wins, set within the 1968-69 season.
Mbappe opened the scoring within the forty first minute after Gerard Martin’s tried clearance of Yan Diomande’s low cross deflected off the striker and into the web.
Each groups created scoring alternatives earlier than the break, with Mbappe hitting the submit whereas Barcelona teen Lamine Yamal missed likelihood on the different finish.
Barcelona captain Raphinha restored parity 16 minutes into the second half. He collected a go from Pedri earlier than firing by way of the legs of Jude Bellingham into the far nook.
Barcelona pushed for a winner, however Actual Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin produced a superb save to disclaim Martin’s header shortly after the equaliser.
With the match heading in direction of a draw, Bellingham began a superb attacking transfer with a bit of talent in midfield. Substitute Eduardo Camavinga then drove ahead and arrange Mbappe, who completed into an unguarded web within the 87th minute.
Actual Madrid secured the victory regardless of lacking suspended ahead Vinicius Jr and first-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who was dominated out by way of sickness.
Lunin impressed in his first look for the membership this season, making a number of necessary saves to assist his facet declare the victory.
The outcome additionally strengthened Actual Madrid’s place within the La Liga title race. Barcelona stay high of the desk with 22 factors after 10 matches, two factors forward of Atletico Madrid, whereas Actual Madrid sit third, one level additional behind.
Mbappe has continued his spectacular goalscoring type in El Clasico since becoming a member of Actual Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024. The 27-year-old has now scored eight objectives in seven appearances in opposition to Barcelona in all competitions.
His two objectives additionally took his La Liga tally this season to 11, leaving him behind solely Raphinha, who has scored 13 league objectives.
