Mbappé named Man of the Match after brace seals Real Madrid’s El Clásico win

Abdullateef Fowewe

Kylian Mbappé has been named Man of the Match after scoring both goals in Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona in El Clásico on Sunday night at Spotify Camp Nou.

The French forward opened the scoring in the 41st minute and then netted the decisive winner in the 87th minute, restoring Madrid’s lead after Raphinha had equalised for the hosts in the 61st minute.

Real Madrid’s big away win ended Barcelona’s perfect start to the La Liga season.

The award highlighted his dominant display two goals tonight. Eight goals in seven Clásicos. 14 goals in 11 games against Barça.

Mbappé’s record against Barcelona continues to stand out.

The brace took him to eight goals in just seven El Clásico appearances and 14 goals in 11 matches against the Catalan side overall.

His first goal came via a deflection after a cross from Yan Diomande, while the second arrived on a counter-attack involving Eduardo Camavinga to secure the three points.

The result leaves José Mourinho’s Real Madrid with a significant boost in the title race, while Hansi Flick’s Barcelona drop points at home for the first time this campaign.

Mbappé’s clinical finishing once again proved the difference in one of football’s fiercest rivalries.