"Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham earned Real Madrid a 2-1 victory over Barcelona in a spiky El Clasico that snapped a four-match losing streak against their rivals and extended their lead atop the La Liga standings. Kylian Mbappe, who later missed a penalty, fired Madrid in front on Sunday 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."
"Barca playmaker Pedri was sent off in the final stages for a second yellow card as tensions spilled over in the Spanish capital. Real moved to 27 points at the top of the La Liga standings, five ahead of Barcelona in second. Madrid's 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."
Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu, ending a four-match losing run against their rivals and moving five points clear atop La Liga with 27 points. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring and later missed a penalty, while Jude Bellingham added a decisive second before half-time; Fermin Lopez had levelled for Barcelona. Pedri was sent off late for a second yellow as tensions spilled over. Barcelona were missing several regular starters and Lamine Yamal appeared not fully fit; fans jeered Yamal before kickoff. A VAR review overturned an early penalty after it showed Vinicius Junior initiated contact.
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