Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou on October 25, 2026, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice and Lamine Yamal missing a close-range chance before halftime. The defeat ended Barcelona’s bid for a record 10th consecutive La Liga win at the start of a season.

Key Takeaways

  • Mbappe scored the winner in the 87th minute after Raphinha had equalized for Barcelona.
  • Barcelona had matched Real Madrid’s 1968–69 record of nine straight league wins to start a season.

Real Madrid takes its chance late

Madrid went ahead in the 41st minute when Gerard Martin’s attempted clearance from a Yan Diomande cross struck Mbappe and ricocheted into the net. Yamal had a chance to equalize shortly afterward, but sent his shot wide from near the corner of the six-yard box.

Raphinha leveled in the 61st minute after a pass from Pedri, scoring his league-leading 13th goal. Substitute Eduardo Camavinga then set up Mbappe’s 87th-minute winner after drawing goalkeeper Joan Garcia off his line.

Barcelona’s winning start ends

The result was Barcelona’s second consecutive defeat in all competitions, following a 4-2 Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain. It was also Jose Mourinho’s first game at Camp Nou since returning to coach Real Madrid.

Mbappe and Yamal were among the favorites for the Ballon d’Or award due to be announced in London on October 26. Voting for last season’s award had already closed a month earlier.

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