Real Madrid won 2-1 over FC Barcelona in an intense and tense matchday 11 of La Liga 2025-26, played on October 26, 2025 at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
The team coached by Xabi Alonso showed its power from the first minutes. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring at 22′ after a precise assist from Jude Bellingham, who was once again the star of the match. However, Barcelona equalized before the break thanks to a shot by Fermín López, taking advantage of a rebound in the Madrid area. When it seemed that the first half would end in a draw, Bellingham scored the second goal for Los Merengues (45’+2), culminating a collective play with Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo. The goal sparked euphoria among the fans, who filled the Bernabéu with more than 80,000 spectators.
Referee controversy and expulsion of Pedri
The second half was marked by refereeing controversy.
In the 63rd minute, referee José María Sánchez Martínez pointed to a penalty in Real Madrid’s favor after Mbappé was brought down inside the area.
However, the VAR intervened and corrected the decision, generating complaints from both teams.
An intense and tension-filled duel
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Shortly after, Pedri received his second yellow card for a foul on Tchouaméni, leaving Barcelona with 10 men.
The sending-off completely changed the rhythm of the game and caused visible frustration among the Culés, especially João Cancelo and Ronald Araújo, who angrily complained to the referee.
Tension at the end: Yamal and Carvajal face each other
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The accumulated tension between Real Madrid and Barcelona exploded at the end of the match.
According to reports from Reuters and ESPN, Lamine Yamal exchanged words with Dani Carvajal, who reproached him for his pre-match remarks.
“You talk a lot, talk now,” the Madrid full-back reportedly said, causing several players to get involved in a heated discussion.
The refereeing corps and captains Nacho Fernández and Frenkie de Jong intervened quickly to prevent the situation from escalating.
No subsequent sanctions were reported, but the Spanish Football Federation opened a disciplinary review for the incidents that occurred in the tunnel.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona 2025 will be remembered as one of the most intense Clasicos in recent years.
There were goals, controversy, pride and emotions to the limit.
And although the score favored Real Madrid, the real protagonist was the competitive spirit that keeps alive one of the most exciting rivalries in the world.
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