El Clásico Revenge: Mbappé & Bellingham End Barça’s Reign
The Bernabéu erupted. Real Madrid finally broke their losing streak against Barcelona with a 2–1 win that felt like a statement to the entire football world. Goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham sealed the night — and stretched Madrid’s lead at the top of LaLiga to five points.
Madrid Strike Back
After four straight losses to Barça last season, Madrid came out with fire in their eyes. Mbappé, sharp and relentless, opened the scoring early on, only for Fermín López to level things up moments later. But before Barça could breathe, Bellingham tapped in the winner, capitalizing on chaos in the box.
From there, it was classic Madrid: intensity, aggression, and a roaring Bernabéu pushing them through. They could’ve had more — Mbappé’s penalty miss and three offside goals left plenty of “what ifs” — but this was Xabi Alonso’s first true Clásico statement. The new Madrid era finally looks real.
Alonso’s Big Moment
This win means more than three points. For Alonso, who took over after Carlo Ancelotti, it’s proof that his ideas are starting to click. Madrid’s 4-4-2 setup stifled Barça’s build-up play, with Camavinga and Tchouaméni owning the midfield. The press was relentless, the energy unmatched.
Sure, there are still concerns — especially around Vinícius Júnior, who wasn’t thrilled about being subbed off — but for the first time in months, Madrid fans saw a team with purpose, bite, and confidence.
Barça’s Defensive Disaster
Barcelona’s back line simply couldn’t handle the pace. Alejandro Balde played Mbappé onside for the opener, then failed to stop Éder Militão’s aerial duel that led to the second. Koundé looked lost against Vinícius, and the center-back duo of García and Cubarsí offered little stability.
Coach Hansi Flick’s idea of prioritizing ball-playing defenders backfired — badly. Against a side like Madrid, Barça’s defensive gaps were brutally exposed.
Mbappé & Bellingham: The New Clásico Rivalry
Forget Messi vs. Ronaldo — Mbappé vs. Yamal is the new storyline. Mbappé was electric, scoring his 16th goal of the season, while Yamal’s pre-match comments about Madrid “getting all the calls” made him public enemy No. 1. The 17-year-old tried to rise to the occasion, but Madrid’s Álvaro Carreras marked him out of the game completely.
Meanwhile, Bellingham reminded everyone why he’s the heartbeat of this Madrid team. Two goals in two games — and both winners. After returning from shoulder surgery, he’s back to full force, and Madrid are reaping the rewards.
