After a thrilling 90 minutes, Real Madrid ended its four-game losing streak against Barcelona in an El Clasico matchup at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 24th minute, following a previous opening goal that had been ruled offside. This gave Real Madrid an early advantage in the first half. However, the lead was short-lived as Fermín López capitalized on an opportunity set up by Marcus Rashford, leveling the score at 1-1.
Jude Bellingham’s goal, scored just before the end of the first half, ultimately led to Real Madrid’s victory.
Real Madrid 2, Barcelona 1: Players from both sides converge after hard foul
Barcelona’s Pedri received his second yellow card, for sliding into real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni in the closing minutes – which caused players from both teams to confront each other by the benches and midfield at the final whistle.
The players eventually separated: Barcelona’s players went to the locker room, while Real Madrid’s danced on the pitch to celebrate the victory.
Real Madrid 2, Barcelona 1: Mbappe, Bellingham come off (90’)
Mbappe and Bellingham came off in the 90th minute, despite 11 minutes of stoppage time added to the clock. They were replaced by Dani Ceballos and Gonzalo García.
Real Madrid 2, Barcelona 1: Vinicius Jr. gets subbed off (72’)
Vinicius Junior was substituted off in the 72nd minute, and demonstratively upset at the substitution going straight to the locker room. He was replaced by Rodryo in the lineup.
Real Madrid 2, Barcelona 1: Bellingham denied goal
Jude Bellingham attempts to find the back of the net from outside the box, but is blocked in the 70th minute.
Real Madrid 2, Barcelona 1: Mbappé misses penalty
Mbappé missed a penalty shot in the 52nd minute, spoiling a chance to take a two-goal lead shortly before halftime.
Real Madrid 2, Barcelona 1: Halftime
At halftime, after an exciting first half, Real Madrid is leading Barcelona 2-1.
Real Madrid 2, Barcelona 1: Bellingham scores goal
Jude Bellingham has reclaimed the lead for Real Madrid, scoring after a setup by Éder Militão. Bellingham’s right-footed shot from close range found the bottom corner of the left side of the goal. Real Madrid now leads Barcelona 2-1 in the first half. —Elizabeth Flores
Real Madrid 1, Barcelona 1: Fermín López levels the score
Fermín López capitalizes on an assist from Marcus Rashford and takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, scoring in the upper center of the goal to level the score at 1-1 against Barcelona in the first half.
Real Madrid 1, Barcelona 0: Mbappe redeems goal
Kylian Mbappé gave Real Madrid the lead against Barcelona in the 24th minute, converting a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner. The assist came from Jude Bellingham. Real Madrid now leads 1-0.
Real Madrid 0, Barcelona 0: Real Madrid goal ruled offside
Kylian Mbappe took advantage with a right-footed shot from outside the box to the bottom of the right corner, but it was ruled offside. Real Madrid and Barcelona are scoreless in the 14th minute. —Elizabeth Flores
What time is El Clasico Barcelona vs Real Madrid?
Sunday’s Real Madrid-Barcelona game kicks off at 11:15 a.m. ET.
How to watch El Clasico: Barcelona-Real Madrid TV channel, stream
The match will air on ESPN2 and can be streamed on Fubo.
Watch El Clasico LIVE on Fubo
Lamine Yamal stirs up El Clasico
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso declined to comment on Saturday after Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal suggested the capital club ‘cheat’ and ‘complain’ in a televised interview on Friday.
Alonso faced repeated questions from reporters regarding Yamal’s remarks, made during an appearance on a Kings League program alongside former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique.
The 18-year-old Barca forward compared Real to Porcinos, a Kings League team, stating: ‘Of course! Yes, they cheat, they complain …’ The comments, which Pique supported, stirred debate in the build-up to one of soccer’s most iconic fixtures. — Reuters