Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho hailed his side’s 2-1 Clásico victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou as the “best-earned win” of the 2026-27 season, after Kylian Mbappé’s brace cut Barcelona’s LaLiga lead to three points.

Mbappé opened the scoring in the 41st minute after a deflection off Gerard Martín’s attempted clearance looped into the net.

Raphinha equalised for Barcelona in the second half, but Mbappé struck again in the 87th minute, finishing from Eduardo Camavinga’s assist following a move involving Jude Bellingham.

Speaking at his post-match press conference, Mourinho called the win “the most difficult match, against the highest-quality opponent” and stressed that Madrid “won calmly and with full merit” rather than relying on luck.

“For us, this is the best-earned win. We’ve won by four goals against other teams, but this is Barcelona, and the players played a great game,” he said.

The defeat was Barcelona’s first in LaLiga this season, ending their perfect start after 10 rounds, and it was also their second loss in all competitions following a 4-2 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Mbappé’s second goal was his 100th for Real Madrid, reached in his 116th appearance, making him the fourth-fastest player to reach a century for the club.

Mourinho, in his first Clásico since returning to the Bernabéu, said the focus now shifts to the league title race, not just the win itself.

Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho hailed his side’s 2-1 Clásico victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou as the “best-earned win” of the 2026-27 season, after Kylian Mbappé’s brace cut Barcelona’s LaLiga lead to three points.

Mbappé opened the scoring in the 41st minute after a deflection off Gerard Martín’s attempted clearance looped into the net.

Raphinha equalised for Barcelona in the second half, but Mbappé struck again in the 87th minute, finishing from Eduardo Camavinga’s assist following a move involving Jude Bellingham.

Speaking at his post-match press conference, Mourinho called the win “the most difficult match, against the highest-quality opponent” and stressed that Madrid “won calmly and with full merit” rather than relying on luck.

“For us, this is the best-earned win. We’ve won by four goals against other teams, but this is Barcelona, and the players played a great game,” he said.

The defeat was Barcelona’s first in LaLiga this season, ending their perfect start after 10 rounds, and it was also their second loss in all competitions following a 4-2 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Mbappé’s second goal was his 100th for Real Madrid, reached in his 116th appearance, making him the fourth-fastest player to reach a century for the club.

Mourinho, in his first Clásico since returning to the Bernabéu, said the focus now shifts to the league title race, not just the win itself.

Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho hailed his side’s 2-1 Clásico victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou as the “best-earned win” of the 2026-27 season, after Kylian Mbappé’s brace cut Barcelona’s LaLiga lead to three points.

Mbappé opened the scoring in the 41st minute after a deflection off Gerard Martín’s attempted clearance looped into the net.

Raphinha equalised for Barcelona in the second half, but Mbappé struck again in the 87th minute, finishing from Eduardo Camavinga’s assist following a move involving Jude Bellingham.

Speaking at his post-match press conference, Mourinho called the win “the most difficult match, against the highest-quality opponent” and stressed that Madrid “won calmly and with full merit” rather than relying on luck.

“For us, this is the best-earned win. We’ve won by four goals against other teams, but this is Barcelona, and the players played a great game,” he said.

The defeat was Barcelona’s first in LaLiga this season, ending their perfect start after 10 rounds, and it was also their second loss in all competitions following a 4-2 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Mbappé’s second goal was his 100th for Real Madrid, reached in his 116th appearance, making him the fourth-fastest player to reach a century for the club.

Mourinho, in his first Clásico since returning to the Bernabéu, said the focus now shifts to the league title race, not just the win itself.

Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho hailed his side’s 2-1 Clásico victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou as the “best-earned win” of the 2026-27 season, after Kylian Mbappé’s brace cut Barcelona’s LaLiga lead to three points.

Mbappé opened the scoring in the 41st minute after a deflection off Gerard Martín’s attempted clearance looped into the net.

Raphinha equalised for Barcelona in the second half, but Mbappé struck again in the 87th minute, finishing from Eduardo Camavinga’s assist following a move involving Jude Bellingham.

Speaking at his post-match press conference, Mourinho called the win “the most difficult match, against the highest-quality opponent” and stressed that Madrid “won calmly and with full merit” rather than relying on luck.

“For us, this is the best-earned win. We’ve won by four goals against other teams, but this is Barcelona, and the players played a great game,” he said.

The defeat was Barcelona’s first in LaLiga this season, ending their perfect start after 10 rounds, and it was also their second loss in all competitions following a 4-2 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Mbappé’s second goal was his 100th for Real Madrid, reached in his 116th appearance, making him the fourth-fastest player to reach a century for the club.

Mourinho, in his first Clásico since returning to the Bernabéu, said the focus now shifts to the league title race, not just the win itself.

Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho hailed his side’s 2-1 Clásico victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou as the “best-earned win” of the 2026-27 season, after Kylian Mbappé’s brace cut Barcelona’s LaLiga lead to three points.

Mbappé opened the scoring in the 41st minute after a deflection off Gerard Martín’s attempted clearance looped into the net.

Raphinha equalised for Barcelona in the second half, but Mbappé struck again in the 87th minute, finishing from Eduardo Camavinga’s assist following a move involving Jude Bellingham.

Speaking at his post-match press conference, Mourinho called the win “the most difficult match, against the highest-quality opponent” and stressed that Madrid “won calmly and with full merit” rather than relying on luck.

“For us, this is the best-earned win. We’ve won by four goals against other teams, but this is Barcelona, and the players played a great game,” he said.

The defeat was Barcelona’s first in LaLiga this season, ending their perfect start after 10 rounds, and it was also their second loss in all competitions following a 4-2 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Mbappé’s second goal was his 100th for Real Madrid, reached in his 116th appearance, making him the fourth-fastest player to reach a century for the club.

Mourinho, in his first Clásico since returning to the Bernabéu, said the focus now shifts to the league title race, not just the win itself.