St Joseph's Overview

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.

Barcelona suffered their first La Liga defeat of the season as Kylian Mbappe's brace handed Real Madrid a 2-1 Clasico win at the Spotify Camp Nou, ending the hosts' run of nine straight wins and leaving their great rivals just three points behind.

Real Madrid secured a pivotal 2-1 victory over Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou, led by a clinical brace from Kylian Mbappé. The French forward's decisive double overshadowed a Raphinha equaliser in a tactically dense encounter.