Real Madrid defeat Barcelona 2-1 in La Liga clash

Real Madrid beat hosts Barcelona 2-1 on Sunday, cutting the gap behind their Catalan rivals at the top of the Spanish La Liga to three points.

Real Madrid took the lead in the 41st minute through Mbappé, before Raphinha equalized for Barcelona with a low shot in the 61st minute.

With just two minutes remaining in regular time, Mbappé scored his second goal, finishing off a precise pass from Eduardo Camavinga.

The result lifts Real Madrid to 24 points in third place, three points behind league leaders Barcelona.

Atletico Madrid sit second with 25 points.