Real Madrid claimed a 2–1 victory over Barcelona in Sunday’s El Clásico, with Kylian Mbappé scoring both goals.
The home side started on the front foot, as Antony Gordon had the chance of the game, but Lunin denied him. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 41st minute. Lamine Yamal missed a golden chance to level just before the break. Diomande also saw his effort hit the side net going into the halftime break.
After the halftime break, Gerard Martín was denied by an excellent save from Andrii Lunin. Madrid also squandered opportunities, with Jude Bellingham failing to capitalize on a promising counterattack.Barcelona leveled through Raphinha in the 61st minute following an assist from Pedri. Mbappé eventually settled the contest in the 87th minute, finishing from close range after Eduardo Camavinga’s delivery.
Barcelona have now lost back-to-back games for the first time this season going into the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
