Real Madrid won the first El Clasico of the season 2-1 against Barcelona at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday in a match where the goals took place in the first half and the serious tension in the second half with teams having to be separated following Pedri's second yellow for a dangerous tackle on Aurelien Tchouameni.

El Clasico result, latest updates and reaction after Los Blancos win - Real Madrid beat Barcelona in first El Clasico of the season

El Clásico returns as Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid face Lamine Yamal and Barcelona in this La Liga matchup on Sunday at Santiago Bernabéu.

Real Madrid takes on Barcelona at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, Oct. 26. Kickoff is set for 4:15 p.m. CET local time, making it an 11:15 a.m. ET or 8:15 a.m. PT start in the US, a 3:15 p.m. GMT start in the UK and a 2:15 a.m. AEDT kickoff in Australia on Monday morning.

Real Madrid had the opportunity to take a two-goal lead almost straight out of the tunnel when Eric García was whistled for a controversial handball inside the penalty area. Mbappé, though, saw his effort from 12 yards out saved by Szczęsny.

Barca were much better in the second half but could not find an equalizer, failing to take advantage of a Kylian Mbappe penalty saved by Wojciech Szczesny.

Vinícius Júnior has apologized for his outburst toward Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso after being replaced during the clasico against Barcelona.

Barcelona were beaten in the first El Clásico of 2025–26 as Real Madrid ran out 2–1 winners on Sunday afternoon. The visitors remained depleted and were lethargic for much of the game, surrendering high-quality openings to their determined hosts, who were inefficient but still walked away with all three points.

Real Madrid host Barcelona in El Clasico this Sunday, October 26. Here's how to watch the match live, plus potential lineups and injury news.

Wojciech Szczesny saved a penalty from Kylian Mbappe in the most recent clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid — and now he’s shared the story behind it.