Kylian Mbappe scored a brace at Camp Nou on 26 October to hand Real Madrid a 2-1 victory over FC Barcelona in the La Liga Clasico, inflicting on the hosts their first league defeat of the season. In the process, Mbappe reached a landmark 100 goals as a madridista, sealing the milestone in the most high-profile fixture in club football.

First Half: Madrid Dominate, Break the Deadlock

Madrid were largely in control from the opening whistle, restricting Barcelona to minimal clear-cut opportunities. Arda Güler was lively in the early exchanges — his shot in the 4th minute narrowly missed the target, and a second effort 14 minutes later was saved by Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García.

The deadlock was broken in the 41st minute through a piece of collective ingenuity. A cross from Yan Diomande reached the Barcelona box, and defender Gerard Martín, attempting to clear, inadvertently deflected the ball onto Mbappe, who guided it into the net with his right thigh for 1-0. Barcelona nearly equalised two minutes later when Lamine Yamal squandered a close-range opportunity, and Diomande came close to doubling Madrid's lead before the interval, only to hit the side netting after going one-on-one with García.

Second Half: Cancelo Controversy and Raphinha's Leveller

Madrid continued their structured defensive approach after the break, relying on quick transitions to unsettle the hosts. In the 56th minute, Madrid players and staff called for the dismissal of Barcelona full-back Cancelo following what appeared to be a clear stomp on the back of Diomande's thigh, forcing the midfielder off the pitch briefly.

Five minutes later, Raphinha drew Barcelona level with a goal to make it 1-1. Madrid responded almost immediately — a powerful effort from Arda Güler from a tight angle forced another sharp save out of Joan García. Madrid goalkeeper Lunin then produced a superb stop to deny a header from Gerard Martín at a corner in the 66th minute, keeping the scores level.

Mbappe's Winner and the 100-Goal Milestone

The decisive moment arrived in the 88th minute through a move of breathtaking quality. Jude Bellingham initiated the play with a deft roulette, releasing the ball to Arda Güler, who fed it to Eduardo Camavinga. The Frenchman found the right touch to get past Pau Cubarsí before squaring for Mbappe, who finished clinically — his 100th goal for Real Madrid and the goal that decided the Clasico.

Manager José Mourinho's side held firm through the closing minutes to claim all three points at Camp Nou and hand FC Barcelona their first La Liga loss of the 2026-27 campaign. The win further underlines Madrid's ability to deliver in the sport's biggest showpiece fixtures, and Mbappe's century tally gives the French forward a landmark that will be referenced for seasons to come.