Real Madrid beat Barcelona in El Clasico as La Liga heats up
Real Madrid have now won five consecutive games in all competitions
TL;DR
- Jose Mourinho has gone six El Clasicos in a row without defeat, a feat not seen at Real Madrid in 13 years.
- Kylian Mbappe scored a late winner for Real Madrid in their 2-1 victory over Barcelona.
- The win ended Barcelona's nine-game unbeaten domestic run and brought Real Madrid to within three points of their rivals in La Liga.
- Mourinho emphasized the importance of a balanced midfield with a mix of talents.
- Barcelona boss Hansi Flick admitted his team lacked freshness after a demanding few weeks.