El Clásico in Spanish football: Like steel against aluminum

A mob formation, a red card, and a missed penalty: Barça coach Flick had to watch Real Madrid's 2-1 victory against Barcelona from a radio booth – the video referee became the main protagonist of the game.

By Javier Cáceres , Madrid

Real Madrid ended its longest losing streak against arch-rivals FC Barcelona. After four consecutive defeats against Barça, the Madrilenians won 2-1 (2-1) this time thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham – consolidating not only their lead in the table but also the still-young project of coach Xabi Alonso. In stoppage time, Barcelona's Pedri received a second yellow card – and triggered a brawl on the touchline with what appeared to be a rough foul on Madrid's Aurélien Tchouaméni. Security guards, members of the coaching staff, and police officers were deployed to prevent a veritable brawl.