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Real Madrid close on Barcelona after Clásico win

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou, ending Barcelona’s run of 19 straight LaLiga victories and cutting the gap at the top of the table to three points. Kylian Mbappé scored the late winner after Aurélien Camavinga’s substitute appearance created the decisive chance, strengthening José Mourinho’s side in the early title race.
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What matters
- Barcelona suffered their first league defeat at Camp Nou since May 2023.
- Real Madrid also sit level on points at the top of the Champions League league phase.
Why this made the edition
The completed Clásico materially affected the LaLiga title race and has clear, current evidence. It provides a distinct soccer development from the Ballon d’Or result.
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