Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo insisted his side performed better than Real Madrid despite suffering a late 2-1 El Clasico defeat. The Portuguese international urged his team-mates to improve ball control while maintaining complete confidence ahead of facing Alaves.
Kylian Mbappe reached a historic milestone by scoring his 100th goal for Real Madrid during a match-winning performance against Barcelona. The French forward insisted that squad unity mattered more than his personal benchmark.
Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella delivered a brilliant defensive performance to restrict Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal during El Clasico. Manager Jose Mourinho praised the Spaniard for holding his composure against one of world football's top talents.
Jose Mourinho's first Clasico of his new Real Madrid era ended in a 2-1 victory at the Spotify Camp Nou, as Kylian Mbappe's double handed Barcelona their first La Liga defeat of the season. A fifth straight win lifted Madrid to third, three points behind Hansi Flick's side and one behind Atletico Madrid, and it was built on a clear plan: concede the ball, absorb the pressure and strike in transition.
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