Real Madrid Edges Out Barcelona in Thrilling El Clasico Showdown

Madrid, Spain — Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 in a closely fought El Clasico match on October 26, 2025, at the Estadio Bernabéu.

The victory sees Real Madrid maintain their position at the top of La Liga with 24 points from nine games. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for Real in the 11th minute, followed by Jude Bellingham‘s goal shortly before halftime, which brought the score to 2-1 at the break.

Barcelona managed to pull one back with Fermín López‘s goal in the 37th minute but could not find an equalizer. Despite a strong finish, which included missed opportunities by Marcus Rashford and Pedri, the Catalan side couldn’t capitalize.

Real Madrid’s solid performance was bolstered by their formidable attacking lineup, featuring Mbappé, Bellingham, and Vinícius Júnior. Bellingham’s goal demonstrated his status as a key player for the team, following his emergence as a consistent threat this season.

Barcelona had their chances, highlighted by a dominant 6-1 victory against Olympiacos earlier in the week, lifting spirits after a rough patch. However, they faced their second league defeat this season, struggling against an organized Madrid defense.

The match also saw several players receiving yellow cards, including Éder Militão, who was booked in the dying minutes. Real Madrid will now look to build on this victory as they aim to reassert their dominance in La Liga.

This thrilling encounter illustrates the intense rivalry between these two teams, with fans eagerly anticipating their next matchup in the season.