Kylian Mbappe scored twice to deliver Real Madrid a 2-1 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday, narrowing the gap to three points. Mbappe opened the scoring before halftime, then added a second late in the match after Raphinha equalized for the league leaders. The loss marked Barcelona's first domestic defeat after winning their opening nine games.
Real Madrid played without suspended winger Vinicius Junior but extended their winning streak to five matches across all competitions under Jose Mourinho. Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin made several key saves in place of the injured Thibaut Courtois. Barcelona, managed by Hansi Flick, had won six of the previous seven Clasicos before this setback.
The match remained tight throughout the opening half with few clear-cut opportunities. Barcelona midfielder Pedri acknowledged his side's poor performance, stating they were not at their best and could have done much better. The defeat came after Barcelona's Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.
