Real Madrid came out on top in an enthralling El Clasico, defeating Barcelona 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu. They have extended their lead at the top of the LaLiga table to five points.
Having recovered from a chastening 5-2 defeat to city rivals Atletico Madrid. Real came into this showpiece on the back of four successive wins in all competitions, and they appeared to carry that momentum into the opening stages here.
Inside two minutes, referee Cesar Soto Grado pointed to the spot when Lamine Yamal’s intervention upended Vinicius Junior. However, following a VAR review, the decision was overturned.
Undeterred, Real Madrid were celebrating in the 12th minute when Kylian Mbappe magnificently buried a bouncing ball with a dipping strike from range, only for the tightest of offsides to deny the Frenchman.
