Real Madrid Wins 2-1 Over Barcelona Extending LaLiga Lead to 27 Points

Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the 10th round El Clásico at Santiago Bernabeu, extending their lead at the top of La Liga to five points. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, followed by Jude Bellingham's goal just before halftime, while Fermin López scored for Barcelona. Despite a missed penalty by Mbappé in the second half, Real Madrid's defense held firm, especially after Barcelona's Pedri was sent off late in the match. This victory marked Real Madrid's first El Clásico win under manager Xabi Alonso and maintained their unbeaten home record this season. Barcelona pressed for an equalizer but were unable to break through, with Real Madrid dominating key statistics including shots and dangerous attacks. Both teams now face crucial upcoming fixtures in La Liga and the Champions League.