Overview
- Kylian Mbappé scored in the 22nd minute and Jude Bellingham added the winner in the 43rd, with Fermín López netting Barcelona’s equaliser before half-time.
- VAR shaped key moments as an early Real penalty was overturned and a Mbappé strike was ruled offside, before Wojciech Szczęsny saved Mbappé’s second-half spot kick.
- Real’s win halts Barcelona’s recent run in the rivalry and came with Hansi Flick suspended to the stands, leaving assistant Marcus Sorg on the touchline.
- Discipline frayed late as Pedri received a yellow-red and players from both sides clashed near the benches after the whistle, prompting interventions from staff and security.
- Vinícius Júnior reacted angrily to his 72nd-minute substitution and headed to the dressing room, with Xabi Alonso saying he will address it, while Dani Carvajal confronted Lamine Yamal and Bellingham posted “talk is cheap” on Instagram.