Real Madrid beats Barcelona 2-1 and ends rival's unbeaten run in La Liga

Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in a match valid for the tenth round of the Spanish Championship. The clash, held at the Spotify Camp Nou in front of 62,055 spectators, marked the end of Barcelona's unbeaten run, which until then had maintained a 100% record in the competition. Forward Kylian Mbappé was the standout player, scoring both goals for the Madrid side. The first came in the 41st minute of the first half, following a defensive error by Gerard Martín on a cross from Diomande. Barcelona, which held 59% of possession during the game, managed to equalize in the 16th minute of the second half through Raphinha, following an assist from Pedri. Real Madrid's victory was sealed in the 42nd minute of the second half, when Camavinga received a pass from Arda Güler and crossed for Mbappé to finish. With the result, Barcelona remains at the top of the table with 27 points, while Real Madrid occupies third place, narrowing the gap to their rival to three points. The Madrid team, which was without the suspended Vinícius Júnior, achieved its fifth consecutive victory in the competition.