Mbappe and Bellingham strike as Real Madrid edge Barcelona 2-1 in fiery El Clasico

Reuters

Goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham secured a 2-1 win for Real Madrid over Barcelona in a tense El Clásico on Sunday, ending a four-game losing streak against their archrivals and extending their lead at the top of LaLiga.

Mbappé put Madrid ahead in the 22nd minute, slotting home from close range after a precise through ball from Bellingham. Barcelona drew level in the 38th minute, with Fermin Lopez capitalising on an error by Arda Güler.

Real quickly reclaimed the lead five minutes later when Bellingham tapped in from six yards out after a brilliant run and cross from Vinícius Jr.

Madrid continued to dominate but were repeatedly denied by Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny, who saved Mbappé’s penalty early in the second half. Barcelona struggled to create clear chances after the break and were reduced to 10 men when Pedri was sent off in stoppage time for a second yellow card following a late tackle on Aurélien Tchouaméni.

The win lifts Real Madrid to 27 points, five ahead of second-placed Barcelona in the LaLiga standings.

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