Real Madrid reignites the La Liga title race by handing Barça its first defeat of the season

José Mourinho’s Real Madrid defeated FC Barcelona 2-1 at Spotify Camp Nou in the 10th round of La Liga, handing Barça its first loss of the season. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 41st minute, Raphinha equalized in the 61st, and Mbappé struck again in the 87th minute to complete his brace. Barcelona had 63% possession and took 16 shots, but Madrid’s finishing proved decisive; the third-placed visitors moved closer to the top of the standings.