Alex MacQuoid
Kylian Mbappé continues to write his own chapter in El Clásico history. The French forward struck again at the Santiago Bernabéu on 26 October, finding the net in Real Madrid’s clash against Barcelona.
The match opened with tension when Mbappé’s first strike was disallowed for offside after a quick VAR review. But the Real Madrid star didn’t let frustration linger — on his second attempt, he made it count, beating the keeper with characteristic precision and confidence.
This goal marks Mbappé’s 12th career goal against Barcelona and his fourth in El Clásico. Of those, six came during his spell with Paris Saint-Germain, where he famously dismantled Barça in Champions League clashes. Now, in the white of Madrid, the 25-year-old has matched that tally — six goals in just nine appearances versus the Catalans.
For bettors and fans alike, Mbappé’s consistency against top opposition is gold. Whether it’s the Champions League or La Liga, the Frenchman’s ability to deliver in big moments cements his growing reputation as a generational match-winner — and perhaps, soon, a true legend of both clubs’ storied rivalry.
We should add that the top scorer in El Clásico so far is Barça striker Lionel Messi, who has scored 26 goals. Two Real Madrid legends, Alfredo Di Stéfano and Cristiano Ronaldo, are eight goals behind him.