Real Madrid claimed bragging rights in Spain once again after defeating arch-rivals Barcelona 2–1 in a pulsating El Clásico clash at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday evening.

Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring midway through the first half with a sharp finish after linking up brilliantly with Jude Bellingham. Barcelona hit back before the break when Fermín López pounced on a defensive slip to level the game.

But just moments later, Bellingham restored Madrid’s lead with a close-range strike that proved to be the match-winner. The second half was filled with tension and drama, capped off when Barcelona’s Pedri was sent off late for a second yellow card as tempers flared.

The victory extends Madrid’s lead at the top of La Liga and cements their dominance in Spanish football, while Barcelona are left to regroup after another painful night in the capital.