Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday, 25 October 2026, in the first El Clásico of the LaLiga season. Kylian Mbappé scored both goals, including an 87th-minute winner, and ended Barcelona’s perfect start to the league campaign.
If you searched “Barcelona vs Real Madrid” for the score, that is the answer. Below you will find the goals, the key moments, the LaLiga table after the match, and why the result matters for the title race.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Final Score and Key Facts
- Result: Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid (half-time 0-1)
- Competition: LaLiga 2026-27, matchday 10
- Venue: Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona
- Goals: Mbappé 41′ and 87′ (Real Madrid); Raphinha 61′ (Barcelona)
- Managers: Hansi Flick (Barcelona) and José Mourinho (Real Madrid)
How the Clásico Unfolded
First half: Real Madrid take a lucky lead
Both sides created chances early. According to Sky Sports’ match report, Arda Güler tested Barcelona’s goalkeeper in the 18th minute, and Mbappé sent a scissor-kick over the bar in the 33rd. The opener came in the 41st minute from a move that began with a cross by Yan Diomande. Barcelona defender Gerard Martin tried to clear it, and the ball struck Mbappé on the way into the net.
Second half: Raphinha levels
Barcelona reacted after the break. In the 61st minute Pedri slipped a reverse pass to Raphinha, whose shot beat Andriy Lunin to make it 1-1. Lunin then made a strong save from a Gerard Martin header in the 66th minute, and Lamine Yamal’s effort bounced just wide in the 78th.
The Cancelo incident
The most debated moment came in the 57th minute, when Barcelona’s João Cancelo stood on Diomande’s calf. There was no punishment on the field and no retrospective action. After the match, Mourinho said he believed it was a clear red card and criticised the VAR for not stepping in. That is Mourinho’s view, not an official ruling.
87′: Mbappé wins it
Jude Bellingham produced a piece of skill on the move, Eduardo Camavinga cut the ball back, and Mbappé finished from close range. It was Real Madrid’s first win in Barcelona in three years, per Sky Sports.
LaLiga Table After the Clásico
| Position | Team | Points (10 games) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 27 |
| 2 | Atlético Madrid | 25 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 24 |
Source: Al Jazeera, 26 October 2026.
Barcelona still lead, but only by three points over Real Madrid, with Atlético sitting between them.
Why This Result Matters
Barcelona’s perfect run is over. Barcelona had won their first nine league games. This was their first LaLiga defeat of the season, coming only days after a 4-2 Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Flick said after the game that his team lacked freshness and needs to respond.
Mbappé reaches 100 for Real. According to Al Jazeera, the double was his 100th goal for Real Madrid in all competitions since joining in 2024, and his 14th of the season.
Mourinho’s return is gaining momentum. Mourinho was appointed Real Madrid coach in June 2026. Al Jazeera notes Real have now won five straight matches in all competitions, three in LaLiga and two in the Champions League. Mourinho warned that the win means little if Real slip up in their next league trip, to El Sardinero.
The Ballon d’Or Link
The timing adds another storyline. The Ballon d’Or ceremony takes place in London on Monday, 26 October, and Al Jazeera lists Mbappé among the frontrunners. For more on one of the other names in that conversation, read our guide to Harry Kane’s career, stats, records and Ballon d’Or chances.
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FAQs
What was the score in Barcelona vs Real Madrid?
Real Madrid won 2-1 at Camp Nou on 25 October 2026.
Who scored in the Clásico?
Kylian Mbappé scored twice for Real Madrid, in the 41st and 87th minutes. Raphinha scored Barcelona’s goal in the 61st minute.
Where are Barcelona and Real Madrid in the LaLiga table?
After 10 matches, Barcelona lead with 27 points, Atlético Madrid are second on 25 and Real Madrid are third on 24, according to Al Jazeera.
Was Cancelo’s challenge a red card?
No action was taken during or after the match. Mourinho said he thought it deserved a red card, but that is his opinion rather than an official decision.
Is this Barcelona’s first league defeat this season?
Yes. Flick confirmed it was their first LaLiga defeat after nine straight wins.
