Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday as Kylian Mbappé scored both goals, The Guardian and BBC Sport reported. Mbappé's opener came around the 41st minute after a pull-back that went in off him. Raphinha leveled for Barcelona. In the 87th minute Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga combined, and Mbappé finished the winner.

Manager Jose Mourinho celebrated with a knee slide. BBC Sport said he is now one of three Real managers to go six El Clásicos in a row without defeat across his two spells. A Madrid loss would have left Barcelona nine points clear; instead Real sit three points behind.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his side lacked fresh legs after a hard schedule and did not want excuses. Mourinho said Madrid played to win the league, not only the night. Domestically Barcelona's nine-game unbeaten run ended.

The Guardian described a frantic match in which Madrid pressed after early Barcelona control. BBC Sport said the result transformed the top of La Liga and kept Mourinho's midas touch over the rivalry alive 13 years after his last spell in the fixture.

Camp Nou was loud until the late winner quieted the stands. Madrid's bench poured onto the field after the final whistle. The result keeps the title race alive heading into the next stretch of league games.

The late goal changed the night. Madrid's fans roared in the away end. Barcelona must reset for the next league match.

League standings tighten after the result. The counted outlets match on the main timeline.

What we know: Mbappé scored around the 41st minute and in the 87th for a 2-1 Real win.
What we don't: How either side will respond in the next league fixtures.