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  "id": 16528758,
  "title": "Real Madrid beat Barcelona in La Liga Clasico",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/real-madrid-beat-barcelona-in-la-liga-clasico-16528758",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T22:27:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1563506/real-madrid-beat-barcelona-la-liga-clasico"
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  "account": "Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over La Liga leaders Barcelona in a Clasico match at Camp Nou on Sunday, narrowing the gap to three points. French star Kylian Mbappe scored twice for Real Madrid, opening the scoring before the interval and adding a late goal to secure the win after Barcelona had equalized through Raphinha. This result marked Barcelona's first domestic defeat of the campaign and leaves Real Madrid in third place, behind Atletico Madrid and Barca. Barcelona's manager, Hansi Flick, had previously led the team to nine wins at the start of the season, but suffered a second straight defeat after losing to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Barca's manager, Xavi, acknowledged that his team didn't perform well in the first half and that they needed to improve many aspects of their game. He also emphasized that winning the Clasico in front of their fans was crucial, but stressed that a league is not won in a single match. Real Madrid, without suspended winger Vinicius Junior, won their fifth straight game across all competitions and appear to be finding their footing under veteran Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho. The opening period of the game was cautious, with few opportunities for either side. Barcelona's defender Pau Cubarsi twice reacted well to stop Mbappe, while Real Madrid's Marc Cucurella constantly pressed the 19-year-old winger. Anthony Gordon, who played in his first Clasico since joining Barcelona from Newcastle, backheeled the ball to Raphinha, whose shot was narrowly wide. Madrid took the lead through Andriy Lunin, who saved Gordon's shot at the near post, before Mbappe scored his 10th league goal of the season, comfortably deflecting a cross into the net. Barcelona attempted to equalize, but teenage sensation Lamine Yamal missed an easy chance to level. The game opened up in the second half, with Yan Diomande coming close to doubling Madrid's lead before the final whistle. Martin redeemed himself in the second half, holding off Jude Bellingham, who struggled to find a free Mbappe. Raphinha pulled Barcelona level just after the hour mark, with Mbappe scoring a second goal for Real Madrid in the final minutes. Barcelona's goalkeeper Lunin made a crucial save to deny Gabriel Jesus at a corner, as the Catalan team gained momentum late in the game.",
  "summary": "BARCELONA: Kylian Mbappe struck twice to earn Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid a 2-1 Clasico victory over La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday at Camp Nou, cutting the gap to three points.",
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