In brief
Jose Mourinho has secured a 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the El Clasico, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice. The win keeps Real Madrid within three points of the Spanish leaders and ends Barcelona’s nine‑game home unbeaten streak. Mourinho’s six‑match win streak against the Catalans reflects his rare consistency at the Spanish club. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick admitted fatigue had cost his side, while Mourinho praised his players’ collective effort. Real Madrid’s confidence continues as they chase full season glory.
Jose Mourinho has once again turned a historic El Clasico into a triumph for Real Madrid.
After a 38‑minute breath‑taking strike from Kylian Mbappé, the Frenchman finished the match with a glittering double, securing a 2-1 win that snapped Barcelona’s nine‑game road unbeaten streak.
Mourinho celebrated with his trademark knee slide, a sign of the confidence that has kept him unbeaten since his return 13 years ago.
Four victories and two draws in his last six Clasicos put him in the company of past greats Fernando Urrutia and Vicente del Bosque.
The win also brought Real within three points of the league leaders, a move that could put the Spanish league title re‑open for his side. “We play to win La Liga, not just at Barcelona,” Mourinho told reporters, adding that luck had nothing to do with the result.
Hansi Flick, the legendary agent of FC Barcelona, admitted that fatigue had cost his side, while Mourinho sided with his players and praised their collective effort.
Real currently boast a five‑match winning run across all competitions, a detail that has fans dreaming of a clean sweep of the big trophies.
