Mbappé double gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona
Real Madrid claimed a 2-1 victory at Barcelona's Spotify Camp Nou in LaLiga Matchday 10. Kylian Mbappé scored both visiting goals, the second three minutes from time, in a game where the hosts controlled possession and shots but not the scoreline.
Mbappé opened the scoring in the 41st minute and Madrid went into the break 1-0 up. Barcelona levelled in the 61st through Raphael Dias Belloli, with Pedri providing the assist.
The scores stayed level until the 87th minute. Mbappé struck again, this time from an Eduardo Camavinga assist, to make it 2-1.
The numbers favoured the hosts for volume, with 62% possession and 18 shots to 10. However, shots on target were almost even, six for Barcelona and five for Madrid, and the expected goals tally was higher for the visitors, 2.01 to 1.27. Each side had six corners and three yellow cards, with no sendings off. Juan Martinez Munuera refereed.
Goals
- 41' Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid
- 61' Raphael Dias Belloli Barcelona
- 87' Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid
Match stats
Our prediction
Our preview went for a 2-1 Barcelona win. The scoreline was the reverse. We did flag Mbappé as Madrid's main threat, and he decided the contest.
Madrid move to 24 points with the result, while Barcelona stay on 27.