Real Madrid defeated Barcelona in a thrilling El Clasico encounter to move to the top of La Liga.
The victory further strengthens Madrid’s title charge, with standout performances from key players ensuring dominance both in attack and defense.
Fans erupted in celebration as Los Blancos took another decisive step toward the championship.
Jude Bellingham’s goal helped Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 to win the highly tense El Clasico and move five points clear of their bitter rivals at the top of La Liga on Sunday.
Champions Barcelona won all four times the team were pitted against each other last season but in his first El Clasico as al Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso snapped that run.
Kylian Mbappe, who later missed a crucial penalty, fired Madrid in front and although Fermin Lopez levelled for the visitors at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Bellingham netted a second for the hosts before half-time which proved decisive.
Madrid victory means they have won nine of their opening 10 league games and Alonso’s side proved against Barca they can triumph on the big occasion, following their derby humbling by Atletico Madrid in September.
Hansi Flick team were led on the touchline by Assistant Marcus Sorg, as the German coach was suspended following a red card last weekend, grabbing a victory over delegation-battling Girona.
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