Jose Mourinho thanks FC Barcelona fans after emotional Clasico

After Real Madrid's 2-1 victory at the Camp Nou, coach Jose Mourinho thanked the Barcelona fans who had kept him awake at the hotel with the words of a big hug. The Portuguese told Real Madrid TV: “I dedicate this win to the Barca fans who robbed me of sleep at the hotel today.” He added that the fans had gathered in front of the hotel and sang all day.

Mourinho's thanks to the Barca fans

Mourinho thanked the Barca fans who had kept him awake at the hotel with the words of a big hug. The Portuguese told Real Madrid TV: “I dedicate this win to the Barca fans who robbed me of sleep at the hotel today.” He added that the fans had gathered in front of the hotel and sang all day.

Goal scorers and assists in the Clasico

Kylian Mbappé scored in the 41st minute and again in the 87th, giving Real Madrid the 265th Clasico a 2-1 win. Barcelona striker Raphinha equalised in the 61st minute, so the match stood at 1-1 until shortly before the end. The victory was described as one of the most important in the world's biggest club football match.

Clasico sees Mbappé's double lift Real Madrid at Camp Nou

Eduardo Camavinga, who was only brought on in the 80th minute for Bernardo Silva, provided the assist for Mbappé's winning goal after a determined run into the depth, which made Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi look poor. The Frenchman was celebrated enthusiastically by his teammates, with several Barcelona flags passing dangerously close to his head. Midfield colleague Aurélien Tchouaméni shielded him with a hand before pushing the cheering fans away from him.

Table consequences and further details

The win marked Barcelona's first season defeat after nine wins in the first nine league matches. Real prevented the gap to Hansi Flick's side from widening to nine points, and instead reduced it to three points. This leaves Real Madrid in third place, while Barcelona retains the lead.

Real Madrid break Barcelona's unbeaten run at Camp Nou

After the tenth matchday, FC Barcelona leads the table with 27 points, followed by Atletico Madrid with 25 points and Real Madrid with 24 points. Barcelona has scored 40:11 goals and a goal difference of +29, while Atletico has 20:8 (+12) and Real 25:10 (+15).