GOAL! Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona (Mbappe, 21 min)
They’ve had a penalty overturned and a goal ruled out, but finally Kylian Mbappe has scored, and this one stands! Bellingham is at the heart of the move, turning in midfield and sliding a pass through to Mbappe who slots it past Szczesny.
Lawrence Ostlere26 October 2025 15:41
Mbappe celebrates after firing Madrid in front, but it’s not to be…
Kylian Mbappe lashes the ball home… (Getty Images)
and celebrates… but it was ruled out (Reuters)
Lawrence Ostlere26 October 2025 15:40
19 min: Kounde shuts down Vinicius as the Brazilian dribbled down the left wing. Madrid keep on coming.
Lawrence Ostlere26 October 2025 15:37
Replays show Mbappe was just offside as the ball was played forwards. It was a brilliantly taken strike, perhaps 20 yards or so from goal, but it doesn’t count and they’re still all square.
Lawrence Ostlere26 October 2025 15:36
Mbappe celebrates passionately but his delight is soon wiped out by the officials, as VAR spots offside in the build-up. The Madrid fans are fuming.
Lawrence Ostlere26 October 2025 15:33
GOAL! Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona (Mbappe, 12 min)
And there’s the breakthrough! Mbappe moves the ball out of feet just outside the box and fires home, a lovely finish. He can’t stop scoring this season.
Lawrence Ostlere26 October 2025 15:31
12 min: A first look at goal for Yamal, who cuts inside from the right and bends a shot towards the far corner, but not enough to arc the ball back on target.
Lawrence Ostlere26 October 2025 15:29
9 min: Barcelona respond well after the penalty incident, with Rashford working a neat bit of play before Camavinga comes across to break up the attack.
Lawrence Ostlere26 October 2025 15:26
It’s not offside but the foul is overturned on review, with VAR concluding Yamal was kicked by Vinicius rather than vice versa. Kylian Mbappe won’t get the chance to score from 12 yards.
Real Madrid thought they’d won a penalty (AFP via Getty Images)
Lawrence Ostlere26 October 2025 15:23
A huge early moment as Vinicius Jr is brought down in the box. Although VAR is just checking whether there was an offside during the build-up…
Lawrence Ostlere26 October 2025 15:22