Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou ALSO handing the LaLiga leaders their first league loss of the season. The victory cut Barcelona’s lead over third-placed Real Madrid to three points.
The match marked Jose Mourinho’s return to El Clasico, 13 years after his first spell at Real Madrid ended. Madrid opened the scoring in the 41st minute when Gerard Martín’s weak clearance deflected off Mbappe into the net.
Barcelona equalized in the 61st minute through Raphinha, who converted a clever reverse pass from Pedri. However the Madrid’s resolute defense held firm under heavy Barcelona pressure late in the second half.
With three minutes remaining, Madrid capitalized on a loose touch from Barcelona substitute Gabriel Jesus. Eduardo Camavinga raced down the flank on the counter-attack and squared the ball for Mbappe to tap into an empty net also bringing his tally to 11 goals in 10 LaLiga matches.
Barcelona remain top of the table with 27 points from 10 games, followed by Atletico Madrid on 26 and Real Madrid on 24.
