Real Madrid claimed a 2-1 win over Barcelona in the opening El Clasico of the 2025-26 season at Santiago Bernabeu. Goals from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe secured the victory for Xabi Alonso's side, despite a missed penalty from Vinicius Jr.
The match, hosted at Santiago Bernabeu, saw Real Madrid take the spoils in a closely contested La Liga clash. Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe scored the decisive goals for the home team, while Barcelona managed a single response to make it 2-1.
Vinicius Jr had a chance to extend the lead but missed a penalty during the game. Tensions boiled over after the final whistle, with a heated exchange involving Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois, Dani Carvajal, and Vinicius Jr, alongside Barcelona's Lamine Yamal.
Former goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny commented on the post-match drama, recommending that players from both Real Madrid and Barcelona practice 'meditation and breathing' to manage their anger. The incident highlighted the intense rivalry between the two Spanish giants.
This result marks an early statement in the season for Real Madrid under Xabi Alonso, adding to the ongoing narrative of their strong performances, as seen in their recent 4-0 win over Valencia.