REAL MADRID EDGES BARCELONA IN BERNABÉU THRILLER, EXTENDS LA LIGA LEAD

REAL MADRID EDGES BARCELONA IN BERNABÉU THRILLER, EXTENDS LA LIGA LEAD

Real Madrid 2 – 1 FC Barcelona

Real Madrid secured a crucial 2-1 victory over rivals FC Barcelona in El Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu, sending Xabi Alonso’s side five points clear at the top of the La Liga table.

The match ignited in the first half when Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring (22′), set up by Jude Bellingham. Barcelona quickly responded, with Fermín López capitalizing on a Madrid turnover to equalize (38′). However, Jude Bellingham restored Madrid’s lead just before the break, tapping in during a chaotic box scramble.

The second half was filled with drama, starting with Barcelona keeper Wojciech Szczesny saving a Mbappé penalty (50′), keeping the score 2-1. Despite Barcelona dominating possession, Madrid’s defense held firm. The visitors’ challenge ended late in stoppage time when midfielder Pedri received a second yellow card, sealing Real Madrid’s hard-fought victory.