In brief
Jose Mourinho has renewed his unbeaten streak in El Clasico, thanks to Kylian Mbappé’s decisive double that secured a 2‑1 win for Real Madrid at Camp Nou. The victory snapped Barcelona’s nine‑game domestic run and kept Real within three points of the league leaders. Mourinho’s Real have now won six and lost six Clasico encounters across both his spells at the club, placing him alongside Miguel Muñoz and Vicente del Bosque in terms of consistency. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick criticized his team’s lack of fresh legs, while Mourinho praised his players’ balance and execution. The match underlined Mourinho’s legacy as a master of the legendary Spanish derby while hinting at a tighter title race for La Liga.
By Elizabeth Conway, Spanish football reporter – 26 October 2026
Jose Mourinho has done it again.
The Real Madrid manager celebrated Kylian Mbappé’s late winner at Barcelona with a trademark knee slide, reinforcing his legendary touch over the club’s bitter rivals.
He has become the third Madrid boss to record six straight El Clasico outings without defeat—13 years after his last unbeaten run—adding four wins and two draws over Barcelona in his current spell.
That win marked only Real’s second victory in eight meetings with La Liga leaders, and it ended Barcelona’s nine‑game unbeaten run on Spanish soil.
In the aftermath, Mourinho stressed that Madrid’s focus isn’t just on winning at Camp Nou but on clinching La Liga: “We play to win the league, not just to win at Camp Nou.”
He praised his squad’s calm execution and the diverse talents that give the team defensive solidity and attacking flair, warning that the side should not become complacent.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick admitted his players lacked freshness after a grueling schedule, noting that small decisions in big games can decide outcomes. He vowed to address the issue in future fixtures.
