Mbappé double gives Real Madrid victory over Barcelona
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to secure a 2-1 win for Real Madrid against FC Barcelona in La Liga on Sunday.
Real Madrid defeated FC Barcelona 2-1 on Sunday at the Camp Nou in the 10th round of La Liga. Kylian Mbappé scored both goals for Real Madrid, with Raphinha scoring for Barcelona. The victory for Real Madrid ends Barcelona's nine-game winning streak in the league.
Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 41st minute, assisted by Diomandé. Raphinha equalized for FC Barcelona in the 61st minute from a corner by Pedri. Mbappé then scored the winning goal in the 88th minute after a run by Eduardo Camavinga.
This win brings Real Madrid to 24 points, three points behind league leaders FC Barcelona, who have 27 points. Atlético de Madrid is second with 25 points. The match was Mbappé's second brace for Real Madrid.
Why it mattersSenegalese football fans follow La Liga and Kylian Mbappé's performance in this major match.