Real Madrid defeats Barcelona 2-1 at Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, in the 10th round of La Liga, this Sunday. The score reflects goals from Mbappé and Bellingham for the hosts, with Fermín López scoring for the visitors. The match continues at 7 minutes into the second half.
The decisive moment occurred at the 6th minute of the second half. Mbappé took the penalty, but goalkeeper Szczesny made a secure save. The referee awarded the penalty after a handball by Eric García in a challenge on Bellingham.
The ball rolls with intensity in the Spanish classic. Real Madrid aims to extend its lead in the standings. Barcelona presses to seek a draw.
Start of the second half
The second half began with Barcelona attempting to impose pressure. Fermín López shot weakly in the first minute, making Courtois’ save easy.
Vini Jr. responded shortly after. The forward invaded from the left and rolled the ball into the middle, but it deflected off Koundé and Szczesny made the save.
Camavinga recovered the ball in attack at 3 minutes. He passed to Bellingham, who entered the area but was disarmed by Eric García.
VAR review
The referee checked the monitor at 4 minutes. He analyzed Eric García’s challenge on Bellingham, identifying a handball by the defender.
The call confirmed a penalty for Real Madrid. The incident occurred near the goal line.
Eric García was on the ground at the moment of contact. The ball was heading out of play.
Penalty taken
Mbappé placed the ball on the spot at 6 minutes. The Frenchman ran up and struck firmly.
Szczesny dove to his left. He saved the ball with firm hands.
The Polish goalkeeper prevented Real Madrid’s third goal. The Bernabéu crowd applauded the save.
First-half goals
Mbappé opened the scoring at 21 minutes of the first half. He received a pass from Bellingham and finished by displacing Szczesny.
Barcelona equalized at 37 minutes. Fermín López capitalized on Pedri’s dispossession of Güler and finished low.
Bellingham put Real ahead again at 42 minutes. Vini Jr. crossed from the left, Militão headed across, and the Englishman pushed into the net.
A Mbappé goal was disallowed at 45 minutes for offside. The play involved a rebound after Szczesny’s save.
Key moments in bullets
- 21′ 1H: Mbappé receives from Bellingham, enters the area and scores 1-0 for Real Madrid.
- 37′ 1H: Pedri dispossesses Güler, Rashford passes to Fermín López to tie at 1-1.
- 42′ 1H: Vini Jr. crosses, Militão heads, Bellingham makes it 2-1 from close range.
- 06′ 2H: Mbappé takes penalty, Szczesny saves and keeps score at 2-1.
- 05′ 2H: Eric García handles ball in challenge, referee awards penalty.
Individual performances
Bellingham controls Real Madrid’s midfield with precise passes. The Englishman provided assists for both goals.
Vini Jr. exploits the left with quick dribbles. The Brazilian created chances and drew fouls.
Szczesny makes key saves for Barcelona. The goalkeeper intervened on shots from Mbappé and Vini Jr.
Fermín López appears in the Catalan attack. The midfielder scored and attempted more shots.
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Table standings clash
Real Madrid leads La Liga with 24 points before the round. Barcelona holds second place with 22 points.
A win extends the Merengue lead to five points. The classic defines top positions in the standings.
Both teams arrive from Champions League wins. Barcelona thrashed Olympiacos 6-1, while Real beat Juventus 1-0.
Recent history
Last season’s clashes had a high goal average. There were 23 goals in four games.
Barcelona won all four 2024/25 encounters. Real Madrid seeks to reverse the record at Bernabéu.
The rivalry involves contrasting styles. Real exploits counterattacks, while Barcelona prioritizes possession.
Defensive pressure
Real Madrid applies high pressing on ball exits. The strategy generated recoveries in the attacking third.
Barcelona faces issues in the defensive line. Eric García and Cubarsí commit errors in challenges.
Courtois makes secure saves for Real. The Belgian goalkeeper clears crosses and low shots.
The match continues with Real Madrid ahead. Barcelona adjusts positioning to seek a tie. The classic maintains a fast pace in the second half.