Real Madrid edged Barcelona 2-1 in a thrilling La Liga clash at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, 26 October 2025.
Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham scored Real Madrid’s goals in the dramatic El Clásico. Mbappé found the back of the net in the 22nd minute of the Round 10 match. Bellingham assisted him.
Mbappé also had a goal disallowed for offside after a VAR review in the 12th minute. Barcelona equalised in the 38th minute with Fermin Lopez’s goal. However, Belligham scored the winning goal with an easy tap-in from close range in the 43rd minute.
Los Blancos went into the halftime break leading 2-1. Mbappé failed to extend his side’s lead when Wojciech Szczesny saved his penalty in the 52nd minute.
The thrilling clash ended with Pedri being sent off after receiving his second yellow card of the match in the 90+10 minute.
Pedri got his first yellow card in the first half after pulling Vinícius Junior by his jersey when Real Madrid were threatening in a counter-attack.
Xabi Alonso’s side extended their lead at the top of the La Liga table. After their victory, Real Madrid now has 27 points from 10 matches. Hansi Flick’s Barça occupies the second spot with 22 points from 10 games.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Official Lineups
Real Madrid’s Starting XI:
Thibaut Courtois (G), Eder Militao, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Vinícius Junior, Federico Valverde, Kylian Mbappé, Aurelien Tchouameni, Adar Güler, Alvaro Carreras, and Dean Huijsen.
Barcelona’s Starting XI:
Alejandro Balde, Pau Cubarsi, Ferran Torres, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Marcus Rashford, Fermin Lopez, Frenkie de Jong, Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, and Wojciech Szczesny (G).
Real Madrid Latest Results
In their last match, Real Madrid edged a stubborn Juventus 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League on 22 October 2025. Jude Bellingham scored the only goal of the fixture in the 57th minute. Vinícius Junior assisted the England star.
Madrid had a whopping 10 shots on target, but Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio made eight saves in the clash played at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
Barcelona Latest Results
In their recent match, Barcelona humiliated Olympiacos Piraeus 6-1 in a UEFA Champions League clash at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on 21 October 2025.
Barcelona went into the halftime break leading 2-0 from Fermin Lopez’s brace. Lamine Yamal scored his side’s third goal from the penalty spot in the 68th minute. Marcus Rashford scored the fourth and 6th goals.
Lopez added his third goal of the match in the 76th minute. Ayoub El Kaabi scored the visitors’ consolation goal from the penalty spot in the 53rd minute.
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Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Head-to-Head
Before this match, Barcelona had won all El Clásicos in 2025. Barça had brushed aside their arch rivals, Real Madrid, in three encounters in 2025.
In the last classic on 11 May 2025, Barcelona secured maximum points after beating Los Blancos 4-3 in Round 35 of La Liga.
Kylian Mbappé scored the first two goals of the match in the 5th and 14th minutes. However, Barcelona came back from behind to win the first half 4-2 with goals from Eric Garcia, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha’s brace.
Mbappé scored his third of the match in the 70th minute, altering the score to 4-3. Barcelona had a goal disallowed in the 90+5 minute after a VAR review found that there was a handball before the ball went in.
In the Copa Del Rey final on 26 April 2025, Barcelona edged Real Madrid 3-2 after extra time. Barça went into the halftime break leading 1-0 from Pedri’s goal. Mbappé, who came on in the 46th minute, equalised in the 70th minute.
Aurelien Tchouameni scored Madrid’s second goal in the 77th minute, but Ferran Torres made it 2-2 in the 84th minute. Jules Koundé sent the Barcelona faithful into a frenzy when he scored the winner in the 116th minute.
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Real Madrid’s Next 2 Fixtures:
- On Saturday, 1 November 2025, Real Madrid hosts Valencia at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Round 11 of La Liga. The match kicks off at 22:00.
- On Tuesday, 4 November 2025, Real Madrid travels to England to face Liverpool on matchday four of the UEFA Champions League. The clash kicks off at 22:00.
Barcelona’s Next 2 Fixtures:
- On Sunday, 2 November 2025, Barcelona hosts Elche at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Round 11 of La Liga. The clash starts at 19:30.
- On Wednesday, 5 November 2025, Barcelona travels to Belgium to face Club Brugge on matchday four of the UEFA Champions League. The showdown starts at 22:00.
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