Real Madrid 2-1 FC Barcelona Match Report: Laliga, Oct 26, 2025

October 28, 2025 By Johan Curtis No Comments 3 minutes

On October 26, 2025, all eyes turned to the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid hosted FC Barcelona for one of the most anticipated fixtures in world football: El Clásico. With both sides in the hunt for LaLiga supremacy and fresh narratives emerging under new management, this encounter was loaded with tension, drama, and historical significance.

By the time the final whistle blew, Real Madrid had clinched a crucial 2-1 victory, thanks to decisive goals, tactical mastery, and moments of individual brilliance that once again set the tone for Spain’s fiercest rivalry.

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Match Information

In a fiercely contested El Clásico clash on October 26, 2025, Real Madrid edged FC Barcelona 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu, maintaining their lead at the top of LaLiga after ten rounds. The game showcased individual brilliance, high drama, and tactical depth, ultimately reaffirming Real Madrid’s position as title favorites as Xabi Alonso’s side outmaneuvered Hansi Flick’s determined but short-handed Barcelona squad.

Team Lineups

Real Madrid Starting XI

Thibaut Courtois (GK)
Federico Valverde
Eder Militao
Dean Huijsen
Alvaro Carreras
Arda Guler
Aurelien Tchouameni
Eduardo Camavinga
Vinicius Jr.
Jude Bellingham
Kylian Mbappe

FC Barcelona Starting XI

Wojciech Szczesny (GK)
Jules Koundé
Pau Cubarsí
Eric Garcia
Alejandro Balde
Frenkie de Jong (C)
Pedri
Lamine Yamal
Fermin López
Marcus Rashford
Ferran Torres

Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona Match Report

Early Drama

The match kicked off at a frenetic pace. Early drama saw VAR deny Real Madrid both a penalty and an opening goal, ruling Mbappe’s effort offside by the narrowest of margins. That only served to fuel Madrid’s motivation—by the 22nd minute, a lightning exchange between Bellingham and Mbappe saw the latter open the scoring with a clinical finish.

Barcelona hit back through Fermín López in the 38th minute, punishing Madrid’s sloppy buildup as Rashford teed up the energetic midfielder to draw level.

Belligoal

Real’s response was swift and merciless. In the 43rd minute, Vinicius Jr carved out space on the wing, crossed to the far post, where Militao, rising highest, headed across goal for Bellingham to tap in. The English star celebrated both a goal and an assist in the first half, marking his continuing impact since arriving in Madrid.

Second Half Blues

After halftime, the game opened up further. Mbappe had a chance to double his tally but was denied spectacularly by Szczesny’s full-stretch save at the penalty spot. Rodrygo and Bellingham continued to threaten, but Szczesny’s form kept Barcelona in touching distance until the final whistle.

Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona: Match Stats

Statistic	Real Madrid	Barcelona
Goals	2	1
Shots on Target	10	4
Ball Possession	48%	52%
Passes Completed	244	617
Yellow Cards	3	4
Red Cards	0	1
Penalties (Saved)	1 (saved)	0

THE END

El Clásico delivered another chapter of fast-paced drama and technical excellence. Real Madrid’s ability to convert chances proved decisive, overcoming Barcelona’s possession and passing game. The result extends Madrid’s lead atop LaLiga, while Barcelona is left to regroup and strategize for the next battle in Spain’s most storied rivalry.