Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico at Camp Nou on Sunday. Kylian Mbappe scored both goals for Real Madrid. The win cut Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga to three points. It also gave Barcelona their first domestic defeat of the season.
Mbappe opened the scoring just before half-time. He took advantage of a mistake by Barcelona defender Gerard Martin. Martin accidentally redirected a cross towards Mbappe, who finished the chance. Barcelona equalised shortly after the hour mark. Raphinha scored with a shot that slipped through the hands of Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. But Mbappe struck again late in the game. He finished a quick counterattack started by Eduardo Camavinga.
The match started cautiously. Both teams fought for control. Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi stopped several attempts by Mbappe. Real Madrid’s Marc Cucurella had a tough time against young winger Lamine Yamal. Anthony Gordon had a chance to open the scoring for Barcelona. He set up Raphinha, but Raphinha missed the target. Barcelona also lost defender Xavi Espart to injury in the first half. That forced a tactical change.
Real Madrid took the lead from a defensive error. Barcelona tried to respond, and Raphinha’s equaliser gave them hope. But they could not build on it. Mbappe’s second goal showed how quickly Real Madrid can counter-attack. They punished Barcelona for another mistake.
Real Madrid Extend Winning Run as Barcelona Suffers Back-to-Back Defeats After El Clasico Loss
This was Real Madrid’s fifth win in a row in all competitions. It helps their revival under manager Jose Mourinho. Mourinho returned to the club after a two-year trophy drought. He spoke about the psychological importance of the win. He said, “Going in three points is different. The way we won is also different. We did it calmly and deservedly.”
The loss adds pressure on Barcelona. They have now lost two games in a row. They were beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League before this match. Barcelona had dominated recent El Clasico meetings. They had won six of their last seven against Real Madrid. Manager Hansi Flick will need to reassess his team. Barcelona are still defending their La Liga title.
Barcelona midfielder Pedri spoke after the match. He said, “In general, we didn’t have a great game. There were a lot of things we could have done better.” Both teams will now continue their seasons. The result could have a big impact on the title race and on their confidence for the rest of the campaign.
Jose Mourinho Praises Real Madrid’s El Clasico Win but Criticises VAR Over Potential Red Card
Jose Mourinho praised his Real Madrid team after their 2-1 win over Barcelona in El Clasico on Sunday. He called it an “extraordinary match.” But he also criticised the VAR for missing a dangerous challenge.
Kylian Mbappe scored both goals for Real Madrid. Raphinha scored for Barcelona. The win cut Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga to three points. It also ended Barcelona’s perfect start to the league season.
Mourinho spoke about his team’s performance. He said they were organised, focused, and brave. He noted that they played the ball out from the back even though Barcelona pressed hard.
Mourinho also explained his tactical plan. He said he told Eduardo Camavinga to attack the space. He felt it is hard for attackers to do this against Barcelona. He said the solution is to use midfielders to break the line. He named Camavinga and Jude Bellingham as the players who made it work. He said the plan succeeded.
Mourinho was unhappy with one moment in the match. Around the 60th minute, Joao Cancelo seemed to catch the back of Yan Diomande’s right foot. Mourinho felt it was a clear red card. He said the referee was good but the VAR was “sleeping.” He chose not to dwell on it for too long.
Mourinho then made his main point clear. He said Real Madrid are not just trying to win at Camp Nou. They are trying to win the championship. He said if they win this game but lose the next one against Racing Santander, it counts for nothing.
FAQs
Q. What was the score in the latest El Clasico?
A. Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou.
Q. Who scored Real Madrid’s goals against Barcelona?
A. Kylian Mbappe scored both goals for Real Madrid.
Q. Who scored Barcelona’s goal in El Clasico?
A. Raphinha scored Barcelona’s only goal.
Q. How many points separate Barcelona and Real Madrid in La Liga?
A. Barcelona lead Real Madrid by three points after the match.
Q. What did Jose Mourinho criticise after the match?
A. Mourinho criticised VAR for failing to intervene over a challenge he believed deserved a red card.
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