Real Madrid End Four-Game Losing Streak Against Barcelona, Extend La Liga Lead
In a gripping El Clasico on October 26, 2025, Real Madrid broke their four-game losing streak against Barcelona, securing a 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu. The win not only brought much-needed joy to Madrid fans but also extended their lead at the top of La Liga to five points over second-place Barcelona.
Kylian Mbappé, the division’s top scorer, and Jude Bellingham played pivotal roles, with Mbappé putting Madrid ahead early in the match, while Bellingham sealed the win just before halftime. Barcelona fought back valiantly, with Fermin Lopez equalizing for the visitors in the 38th minute, but it wasn’t enough to stop Madrid from claiming the three points.
The match was a fiery one, with plenty of action and tension. Early on, Real Madrid had a penalty overturned after a VAR review, and a goal by Mbappé was ruled out for offside. However, Madrid’s persistence paid off when Bellingham’s brilliant pass set up Mbappé for a clinical finish. Despite Barcelona having more possession, Madrid looked the more dangerous side throughout, with their fast counter-attacks testing Barcelona’s defense.
Barcelona’s equalizer came somewhat against the run of play. After a giveaway by Arda Guler, Marcus Rashford’s cross found Lopez, who blasted the ball past Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. But Madrid responded swiftly, with Bellingham finishing a well-worked move to give Los Blancos the lead again just five minutes later.
The second half saw both teams having their chances, with Madrid nearly extending their lead through a missed penalty by Mbappé, who had his shot saved by Barca’s Wojciech Szczesny after a handball from Eric Garcia. Despite Barcelona’s attempts to push forward, including a controversial second yellow card for Pedri late in the game, Madrid held firm and finished the match in control.
The match’s conclusion saw tensions flare, with a brief scuffle between the benches and players like Vinicius Jr and Lamine Yamal involved in a post-game altercation. Yamal had stirred Madrid fans earlier in the week with comments that the club “steals” and “complains,” which earned him a chorus of boos when his name was called out at the start of the match. However, Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni remarked that while Yamal’s words had fired them up a bit, they were ultimately focused on the game and the win.
“Yamal’s comments didn’t bother us,” Tchouameni said. “It’s all part of the rivalry. He can talk all he wants, but we did our talking on the pitch.”
Yamal, for his part, did not shy away from his remarks and defended his position. “I said what I felt. It’s just football talk, no harm intended,” he said post-match. “It’s all part of the rivalry. Real Madrid is a strong team, and I respect them. But I also believe in Barcelona’s spirit.”
The fiery nature of the match underlined the fierce rivalry between these two giants of Spanish football. Despite Yamal’s words, it was Madrid who emerged victorious, proving that their current form is more than just talk.
Real Madrid’s win is another step in their impressive start to the season under manager Xabi Alonso. They’ve now won 9 of their first 10 league matches, proving that they’re ready to fight for the La Liga title. For Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, the victory was a result of staying disciplined and sticking to their game plan, adding that the pre-match comments from Barcelona’s Yamal only motivated them further.
With a solid five-point lead over their arch-rivals and a near-perfect record this season, Real Madrid is looking more and more like the team to beat in La Liga.
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