New Delhi: Kylian Mbappe created history in 2-1 win over Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday, October 25. The French international netted a brace to bring up his 100th goal for Real Madrid in just 116 appearances.
He also surpassed Lionel Messi’s record for most goals in the first seven El Clasico appearances, taking his tally to eight.
The result also ended Barcelona’s 23-match unbeaten streak at home and tightened the La Liga title race, with Mbappe delivering a sensational performance ahead of the . He also became the fourth fastest player to reach 100 goals in all competitions for Real Madrid (116), with only Ferenc Puskás, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Alfredo Di Stéfano ahead of him.
Mbappe joins Real Madrid 100-goal club
Ferenc Puskas – 100 matches
Cristiano Ronaldo – 105 matches
Alfredo Di Stefano – 114 matches
Kylian Mbappe- 116 matches
Real Madrid defeat Barcelona at Camp Nou
Real Madrid defeated La Liga table toppers Barcelona 2-1, becoming the first side to secure a win at Camp Nou. The match started with both teams showing great intensity, but the visitors broke the deadlock in the 41st minute, when Mbappe deflected Gerard Martin’s clearance into the net from close range.
In the 61st minute, Barcelona’s quick corner caught Real Madrid off guard, allowing Pedri to find Raphinha in space inside the box. The Brazilian forward then fired the shot into the corner beyond goalkeeper Andriy Lunin’s reach. With just three minutes remaining, midfielder Eduardo Camavinga raced in behind Barcelona’s defence and squared the ball for Mbappe, who tapped it into an empty net to complete his brace.
The loss against Real Madrid ended Barcelona’s nine-game winning start in La Liga and came days after a 4-2 Champions League defeat by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Despite the loss, Barcelona stayed at the top of the table with 27 points from 10 matches, just one ahead of second-placed Atletico Madrid, while Real Madrid are in third position with 24 points.