Kylian Mbappé delivered a match-winning brace as Real Madrid claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory over Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday, handing José Mourinho his first Clásico win on enemy soil in three years.

The decisive moment arrived in the 87th minute. Jude Bellingham's dazzling skill split Barcelona's defence wide open, Eduardo Camavinga pulled the ball back, and Mbappé slotted home to send Real Madrid's coaching staff and players into wild celebrations — with Mourinho himself sliding on his knees along the touchline.

A bizarre opener and a spirited Barcelona fightback

Mbappé's first goal, in the 41st minute, owed more to fortune than finesse. Gerard Martin attempted to clear Yan Diomande's cross into the box and slammed the ball directly into the Frenchman, leaving Lunin helpless. Despite the stroke of luck, the team move that led to the chance had been of the highest quality.

Barcelona equalised in the 61st minute through Raphinha, who exchanged passes with Pedri before firing a low snapshot past Lunin — the goalkeeper got a hand to it but could not keep it out. From that point, the hosts controlled the tempo, with Lamine Yamal coming agonisingly close when his clipped effort bounced just wide in the 78th minute.

Controversy and a critical moment for LaLiga's title race

The match was not without its flashpoints. Before Raphinha's equaliser, Joao Cancelo avoided punishment after catching Diomande on the calf with his studs — a decision that left Barcelona's players furious. The aftermath of Mbappé's winner was equally heated, with Real Madrid's players clashing with Barcelona supporters in the stands.

The result carries enormous implications in LaLiga. Real Madrid move to within three points of leaders Barcelona, while Atlético Madrid sit second, just two points off the top. For Hansi Flick's side, who had won their opening 11 league fixtures of the season, it marks a bruising week — their winning streak had already been snapped by Paris St-Germain in the UEFA Champions League before this defeat compounded the pain.

Real Madrid travel home from Spotify Camp Nou with three precious points and a performance that underlined they remain Barcelona's most dangerous rivals, even on their opponents' ground.