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.

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

There were regular whistles for Yamal from the Bernabeu crowd when he touched the ball, and huge cheers when he lost a battle for possession or misplaced a pass. Being the best player on a Spain team that won Euro 2024, and are among the favourites for next summer’s World Cup, did not stand for much compared to club loyalties.

Barcelona are already throwing barbs via Lamine Yamal, who recounted the last time that he went to the Bernebeau, Barcelona won 4-0, but the young star will need to back up those words. Without Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski,

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.

Sunday's Real Madrid-Barcelona game kicks off at 11:15 a.m. ET. The match will air on ESPN2 and can be streamed on Fubo. Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso declined to comment on Saturday after Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal suggested the capital club "cheat" and "complain" in a televised interview on Friday.

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield to face his former side Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday after a nearly immaculate start to life in the Spanish capital.He was key to the 2005 Champions League triumph in Istanbul and won the FA Cup among other silverware before departing for Real Madrid.

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.

Barcelona and Real Madrid could be involved in yet another tug of war in the transfer market, this time surrounding the future of Marc Guehi.The English international is leaving Crystal Palace next