La Liga Regular Season - 10

Real Madrid 2 - 1 FT Barcelona

Estadio Santiago Bernabéu

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Sun, Oct 26
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Real Madrid
2-1
Barcelona
⚡ Intensity 86
⚖️ Balance 56
🏆 Stakes 100
🎲 Upset 0
Madrid holds firm in vintage crunch clash

Madrid survives the blaugrana onslaught: VAR chaos, red cards, and title race confirmed

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. With two red cards, three lead changes, and a Szczęsny masterclass, this La Liga six-pointer redefines the title race with intensity that will echo for weeks.

Chaos from kickoff: Lunin sent off, VAR chaos, and Barcelona's suffocating grip

Real Madrid faced an unthinkable start when Andriy Lunin received a straight red before the whistle for a pre-match altercation. Down to 10 men immediately, Madrid confronted an impossible balance against a Barcelona side wielding 68% possession like a weapon. The VAR script then turned theatrical: a penalty to Vinícius Júnior overturned in the 4th minute, followed by Mbappé's goal cancelled in the 13th. The intensity spiralled with 16 corners and 38 combined shots—a barrage that left both keepers shell-shocked.

Bellingham and Militao strike: the counter that changed everything

Jude Bellingham emerged as Madrid's unlikely saviour. In the 22nd minute, Éder Militao assisted him for 1-0, a strike that deflated Barcelona's optimism. Blaugrana hit back instantly: Marcus Rashford fed Fermín López for the 38th-minute leveller. Then Bellingham struck again in the 43rd, this time from Militao's pass, for the decisive 2-1. Three lead changes in 21 minutes—football's chaos distilled to its purest form.

Szczęsny's heroics; Pedri's red seals Barcelona's fate

Wojciech Szczęsny delivered a 9.7-rated performance: nine saves and a crucial penalty stop in the 50th minute when VAR confirmed a spot-kick that could have shifted the momentum. His intervention carried the Stakes of the entire title race. As chaos consumed the final minutes, Pedri received a red card in the 90+10th for a foul, sealing Barcelona's defeat. Madrid maintains its five-point lead at the summit; Barcelona hunts but remains chasing.

Key Questions

How did Lunin's red card impact the match?

Lunin's pre-kick-off dismissal left Madrid with 10 men from the start. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Madrid's counter-attacking ruthlessness overcame Barcelona's possession dominance.

How did VAR reshape this encounter?

VAR overturned Vinícius's penalty (min 4), cancelled Mbappé's goal (min 13), and confirmed a controversial spot-kick (min 50). Polarising calls decided the outcome.

Why was Szczęsny the match standout?

Nine saves and a decisive penalty stop at 50 minutes. His 9.7 rating epitomised a world-class display under relentless Barcelona pressure.

How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?

The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.

Match Statistics

Possession
32%
68%
Real Madrid 32%
Barcelona 68%
Shots
23
15
Real Madrid 23
Barcelona 15
Shots on Target
10
6
Real Madrid 10
Barcelona 6
Expected Goals (xG)
3.63
1.03
Real Madrid 3.63
Barcelona 1.03
Passes
275
640
Real Madrid 275
Barcelona 640
Pass Accuracy
81%
90%
Real Madrid 81%
Barcelona 90%
Corners
12
4
Real Madrid 12
Barcelona 4
Fouls
12
9
Real Madrid 12
Barcelona 9
Yellow Cards
5
5
Real Madrid 5
Barcelona 5
Red Cards
1
1
Real Madrid 1
Barcelona 1

Match Events

13' Kylian Mbappé
22' K. Mbappe (J. Bellingham)
F. Lopez (M. Rashford) 38'
Pedri 🟨 42'
43' J. Bellingham (Eder Militao)
HT
50' Jude Bellingham
57' 🟨 Dean Huijsen
66' 🔄 A. Guler B. Diaz
72' 🔄 F. Valverde D. Carvajal
72' 🔄 Vinicius Junior Rodrygo
E. Garcia R. Araujo 🔄 74'
F. Torres M. Casado 🔄 74'
P. Cubarsi R. Bardghji 🔄 84'
90' 🔄 J. Bellingham G. Garcia
90'+1 🔄 K. Mbappe D. Ceballos
A. Balde G. Martin 🔄 90'+7
Fermín López 🟨 90'+9
Pedri 🟨 90'+10
Pedri 🟥 90'+10
90'+11 🟨 Rodrygo
90'+11 🟨 Éder Militão
Bench 🟨 Vinícius Júnior
Bench 🟥 Andriy Lunin
Ferran Torres 🟨 Bench
Alejandro Balde 🟨 Bench
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Player Cards

Season performance ratings for players in this match

Real Madrid

Goalkeepers
T. Courtois
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
F. Valverde
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Eder Militao
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
D. Huijsen
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Carreras
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Midfielders
A. Tchouameni
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
J. Bellingham
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
E. Camavinga
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
A. Guler
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Vinicius Junior
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
6
Attempts
83%
Success %
Forwards
K. Mbappe
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
BENCH
A. Lunin
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
0
Fouls
0
Rating
D. Carvajal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Alexander-Arnold
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Asencio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Mendy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ceballos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Diaz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Endrick
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrygo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Mastantuono
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Barcelona

Goalkeepers
W. Szczesny
PENALTY HERO
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
9
Saves
9.7
Rating
Defenders
J. Kounde
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
P. Cubarsi
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
E. Garcia
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.3
Rating
A. Balde
NPC
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
49%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Midfielders
F. de Jong
MAGNET
MAGNET
112
Activity
112
Activity
98
Passes
14
Duels
Pedri
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
4
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Lamine Yamal
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
F. Lopez
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.3
Rating
M. Rashford
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Forwards
F. Torres
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
D. Kochen
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Aller
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Araujo
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
G. Martin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Torrents
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
X. Espart
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Casado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bernal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Bardghji
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
11/05/2025 Barcelona 4 - 3 Real Madrid La Liga Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
26/04/2025 Barcelona 3 - 2 Real Madrid Copa del Rey Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla
12/01/2025 Real Madrid 2 - 5 Barcelona Super Cup King Abdullah Sports City
26/10/2024 Real Madrid 0 - 4 Barcelona La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
03/08/2024 Barcelona 2 - 1 Real Madrid Friendlies Clubs MetLife Stadium
21/04/2024 Real Madrid 3 - 2 Barcelona La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
14/01/2024 Real Madrid 4 - 1 Barcelona Super Cup Al Awal Park at King Saud University
28/10/2023 Barcelona 1 - 2 Real Madrid La Liga Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
29/07/2023 Real Madrid 0 - 3 Barcelona Friendlies Clubs
11/05/2025
La Liga Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
26/04/2025
Copa del Rey Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla
12/01/2025
Super Cup King Abdullah Sports City
26/10/2024
La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
03/08/2024
Friendlies Clubs MetLife Stadium
21/04/2024
La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
14/01/2024
Super Cup Al Awal Park at King Saud University
28/10/2023
La Liga Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
29/07/2023
Friendlies Clubs
Real Madrid Win
Barcelona Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Real Madrid 10 27 22 10 +12 WReal Madrid 2 - 1 Barcelona (26-10-2025)WGetafe 0 - 1 Real Madrid (19-10-2025)WReal Madrid 3 - 1 Villarreal (04-10-2025)LAtletico Madrid 5 - 2 Real Madrid (27-09-2025)WLevante 1 - 4 Real Madrid (23-09-2025)
2 Barcelona 10 22 25 12 +13 LReal Madrid 2 - 1 Barcelona (26-10-2025)WBarcelona 2 - 1 Girona (18-10-2025)LSevilla 4 - 1 Barcelona (05-10-2025)WBarcelona 2 - 1 Real Sociedad (28-09-2025)WOviedo 1 - 3 Barcelona (25-09-2025)
3 Villarreal 10 20 18 10 +8 WValencia 0 - 2 Villarreal (25-10-2025)DVillarreal 2 - 2 Real Betis (18-10-2025)LReal Madrid 3 - 1 Villarreal (04-10-2025)WVillarreal 1 - 0 Athletic Club (27-09-2025)WSevilla 1 - 2 Villarreal (23-09-2025)
4 Atletico Madrid 10 19 18 10 +8 WReal Betis 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid (27-10-2025)WAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Osasuna (18-10-2025)DCelta Vigo 1 - 1 Atletico Madrid (05-10-2025)WAtletico Madrid 5 - 2 Real Madrid (27-09-2025)WAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Rayo Vallecano (24-09-2025)
5 Espanyol 10 18 14 11 +3 WEspanyol 1 - 0 Elche (25-10-2025)WOviedo 0 - 2 Espanyol (17-10-2025)LEspanyol 1 - 2 Real Betis (05-10-2025)DGirona 0 - 0 Espanyol (26-09-2025)DEspanyol 2 - 2 Valencia (23-09-2025)
6 Real Betis 10 16 15 12 +3 LReal Betis 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid (27-10-2025)DVillarreal 2 - 2 Real Betis (18-10-2025)WEspanyol 1 - 2 Real Betis (05-10-2025)WReal Betis 2 - 0 Osasuna (28-09-2025)WReal Betis 3 - 1 Real Sociedad (19-09-2025)
7 Rayo Vallecano 10 14 12 10 +2 WRayo Vallecano 1 - 0 Alaves (26-10-2025)WLevante 0 - 3 Rayo Vallecano (19-10-2025)WReal Sociedad 0 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (05-10-2025)LRayo Vallecano 0 - 1 Sevilla (28-09-2025)LAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Rayo Vallecano (24-09-2025)
8 Elche 10 14 11 10 +1 LEspanyol 1 - 0 Elche (25-10-2025)DElche 0 - 0 Athletic Club (19-10-2025)LAlaves 3 - 1 Elche (05-10-2025)WElche 2 - 1 Celta Vigo (28-09-2025)DOsasuna 1 - 1 Elche (25-09-2025)
9 Athletic Club 10 14 9 10 -1 LAthletic Club 0 - 1 Getafe (25-10-2025)DElche 0 - 0 Athletic Club (19-10-2025)WAthletic Club 2 - 1 Mallorca (04-10-2025)LVillarreal 1 - 0 Athletic Club (27-09-2025)DAthletic Club 1 - 1 Girona (23-09-2025)
10 Getafe 10 14 10 12 -2 WAthletic Club 0 - 1 Getafe (25-10-2025)LGetafe 0 - 1 Real Madrid (19-10-2025)LOsasuna 2 - 1 Getafe (03-10-2025)DGetafe 1 - 1 Levante (27-09-2025)DGetafe 1 - 1 Alaves (24-09-2025)
11 Sevilla 10 13 17 16 +1 LReal Sociedad 2 - 1 Sevilla (24-10-2025)LSevilla 1 - 3 Mallorca (18-10-2025)WSevilla 4 - 1 Barcelona (05-10-2025)WRayo Vallecano 0 - 1 Sevilla (28-09-2025)LSevilla 1 - 2 Villarreal (23-09-2025)
12 Alaves 10 12 9 9 0 LRayo Vallecano 1 - 0 Alaves (26-10-2025)DAlaves 0 - 0 Valencia (20-10-2025)WAlaves 3 - 1 Elche (05-10-2025)LMallorca 1 - 0 Alaves (27-09-2025)DGetafe 1 - 1 Alaves (24-09-2025)
13 Celta Vigo 10 10 11 13 -2 WOsasuna 2 - 3 Celta Vigo (26-10-2025)DCelta Vigo 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (19-10-2025)DCelta Vigo 1 - 1 Atletico Madrid (05-10-2025)LElche 2 - 1 Celta Vigo (28-09-2025)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (21-09-2025)
14 Osasuna 10 10 9 12 -3 LOsasuna 2 - 3 Celta Vigo (26-10-2025)LAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Osasuna (18-10-2025)WOsasuna 2 - 1 Getafe (03-10-2025)LReal Betis 2 - 0 Osasuna (28-09-2025)DOsasuna 1 - 1 Elche (25-09-2025)
15 Levante 10 9 14 18 -4 DMallorca 1 - 1 Levante (26-10-2025)LLevante 0 - 3 Rayo Vallecano (19-10-2025)WOviedo 0 - 2 Levante (04-10-2025)DGetafe 1 - 1 Levante (27-09-2025)LLevante 1 - 4 Real Madrid (23-09-2025)
16 Mallorca 10 9 11 15 -4 DMallorca 1 - 1 Levante (26-10-2025)WSevilla 1 - 3 Mallorca (18-10-2025)LAthletic Club 2 - 1 Mallorca (04-10-2025)WMallorca 1 - 0 Alaves (27-09-2025)LReal Sociedad 1 - 0 Mallorca (24-09-2025)
17 Real Sociedad 10 9 10 14 -4 WReal Sociedad 2 - 1 Sevilla (24-10-2025)DCelta Vigo 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (19-10-2025)LReal Sociedad 0 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (05-10-2025)LBarcelona 2 - 1 Real Sociedad (28-09-2025)WReal Sociedad 1 - 0 Mallorca (24-09-2025)
18 Valencia 10 9 10 16 -6 LValencia 0 - 2 Villarreal (25-10-2025)DAlaves 0 - 0 Valencia (20-10-2025)LGirona 2 - 1 Valencia (04-10-2025)LValencia 1 - 2 Oviedo (30-09-2025)DEspanyol 2 - 2 Valencia (23-09-2025)
19 Oviedo 10 7 7 19 -12 DGirona 3 - 3 Oviedo (25-10-2025)LOviedo 0 - 2 Espanyol (17-10-2025)LOviedo 0 - 2 Levante (04-10-2025)WValencia 1 - 2 Oviedo (30-09-2025)LOviedo 1 - 3 Barcelona (25-09-2025)
20 Girona 10 7 9 22 -13 DGirona 3 - 3 Oviedo (25-10-2025)LBarcelona 2 - 1 Girona (18-10-2025)WGirona 2 - 1 Valencia (04-10-2025)DGirona 0 - 0 Espanyol (26-09-2025)DAthletic Club 1 - 1 Girona (23-09-2025)