Real Madrid prevailed in a gripping El Clasico showdown on Sunday, defeating Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou, as Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a late 87th-minute winner that secured three points for the visitors. The win ended the Blaugrana's unbeaten start to the La Liga season.

Mbappe opened the scoring in the 41st minute through a fortunate deflection. After Yan Diomande whipped a low ball into the penalty area, Gerard Martin's attempted clearance struck the French forward and ricocheted into the net past goalkeeper Joan Garcia. Los Blancos carried their advantage into halftime, despite Barcelona creating opportunities to equalize.

Barca responded in the second half when Raphinha finished a pass from Pedri, directing his shot into the far corner. The goal restored parity and gave the defending champions an opportunity to take control of the contest.

Madrid eventually reclaimed the lead through Mbappe's late finish. Jude Bellingham initiated the attacking move with skillful play before linking up with Eduardo Camavinga, who provided the crucial pass. Mbappe converted from close range, bringing up his 100th goal for Real Madrid in his 116th appearance for the club. Moreover, he became the 24th player to reach 100 goals for Los Merengues and the fourth-fastest to achieve the mark.

The defeat prevented Barcelona from becoming the first team to win its opening ten league matches, following a start that had matched Madrid's nine consecutive victories from the 1968-69 campaign.

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Barcelona's loss was their second consecutive defeat across all competitions, following their Champions League setback against Paris Saint-Germain. It also ended their league-winning streak of 11 matches at the start of the season. For Madrid, the hard-earned win finally broke their three-year spell without an away triumph in the Catalan capital.

While Barca still remains at the top of La Liga, Real Madrid have reduced the deficit to three points, with Atletico Madrid sandwiched between the rivals in second place, two points behind the league leaders.