{
  "id": 16532472,
  "title": "Real Madrid Thump Barcelona in Dramatic El Clásico",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/real-madrid-thump-barcelona-in-dramatic-el-clasico",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T23:09:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/26/real-madrid-thump-barcelona-in-dramatic-el-clasico/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a dramatic El Clásico match at the Camp Nou, Real Madrid triumphed over Barcelona with a final score of 2-1. Kylian Mbappé played a pivotal role, scoring the decisive goal in the 87th minute to restore Real Madrid's lead and secure all three points.\n\nThe French forward opened the scoring in the 44th minute, capitalizing on a defensive clearance that deflected off him into the net. Barcelona fought back strongly after halftime, equalizing through Raphinha in the 61st minute. Pedri's cleverly disguised pass allowed the Brazilian winger to finish confidently.\n\nDespite the equalizer, Real Madrid remained a formidable force on the counterattack. Their relentless pursuit paid off late in the game when Mbappé struck again, assisted by Camavinga, to restore his team's lead. The victory significantly strengthened Real Madrid's position in the La Liga title race, narrowing the gap with their fierce rivals.\n\nFor Barcelona, the defeat marked the end of their perfect start to the La Liga season and exposed defensive vulnerabilities they will need to address. The result also provided Real Madrid with a crucial psychological boost, reinforcing their status as one of football's most fiercely contested rivalries. Both teams are expected to remain strong contenders for the Spanish league title.",
  "summary": "Marvelous David Real Madrid secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Barcelona in Sunday’s El Clásico at the Camp Nou with Kylian Mbappé scoring the decisive goal to hand the visitors",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}