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Kylian Mbappé Surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo’s El Clásico Record

Kylian Mbappé has etched his name into Real Madrid history after a standout performance in the latest El Clásico. On Sunday, he helped his team secure a vital 2-1 victory over their fierce rivals Barcelona, reigniting the battle for the La Liga title.

Under the guidance of José Mourinho, the squad traveled to Catalonia's capital for this high-stakes match. The win gave Real Madrid fresh momentum, with Mbappé emerging as the game's key figure.

Mbappé opened the scoring in the first half, albeit with a bit of luck. Later in the match, he delivered again, converting a precise pass from Eduardo Camavinga to seal the win for Real Madrid.

Breaking Records Against Barcelona

Thanks to these goals, Mbappé has achieved something remarkable. According to StatMuse on X, the French forward now holds the record for the most braces against Barcelona in La Liga for Real Madrid, surpassing club legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.

  • Match Result: Real Madrid 2 - 1 Barcelona
  • Key Player: Kylian Mbappé
  • Goals Scored by Mbappé: 2 (brace)
  • Assist Provider: Eduardo Camavinga (for second goal)
  • Significance: Most braces against Barcelona by a Real Madrid player, overtaking Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema