Mbappé double secures Real Madrid late victory at Barcelona after Raphinha leveller
Kylian Mbappé scored two goals, including an 87th-minute winner, to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory over Barcelona in El Clásico. The win, managed by José Mourinho, significantly tightened the La Liga title race.
Why it matters
This result is a major development in the Spanish football season, ending Barcelona's winning streak and revitalizing Real Madrid's title aspirations.
Kylian Mbappé is all smiles after scoring Real Madrid’s 87th-minute winner. Kylian Mbappé is all smiles after scoring Real Madrid’s 87th-minute winner. La Liga Mbappé double secures Real Madrid late victory at Barcelona after Raphinha leveller Sid Lowe at the Camp Nou Sun 25 Oct 2026 22.12 GMT Last modified on Sun 25 Oct 2026 23.59 GMT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Thirteen years later, José Mourinho led Real Madrid into the Camp Nou as one team and them out again as another having secured the kind of late victory he loves and which opens up a whole new world. With just three minutes and the final reserves of energy remaining, a wonderful moment of skill from Jude Bellingham found Eduardo Camavinga and set them on one last run.
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