By OUR REPORTER
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico on Sunday to move five points clear at the top of La Liga.
Mbappe opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, finishing a move involving Jude Bellingham to give Real Madrid the lead.
Barcelona equalised in the 38th minute through Fermin Lopez, who capitalised on a defensive error to level the score.
Bellingham restored Real Madrid’s advantage before half-time, putting the visitors ahead at the break.
Barcelona pressed for another equaliser in the second half but could not find a way through as Real Madrid held on for the win.
The result ended Barcelona’s recent winning run and extended Real Madrid’s lead at the top of the league table.