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Real Madrid beats Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico as fallout hits both camps
October 27, 2026 at 07:28 PM · Updated 6m ago
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Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday, with the match triggering disciplinary proceedings, referee reviews, and injury concerns for both clubs.
- La Liga referred 17 match incidents, including an assault on Camavinga and abusive chants from both fan groups, to its disciplinary and anti-violence committees.
- Spain's refereeing committee backed the referee's decision on Balde's handball but said Cancelo should have been booked for his challenge on Diomandé.
- Barcelona coach Hansi Flick decided not to attend Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, with four players traveling without him.
- Real Madrid's Federico Valverde was cleared of serious injury after initial tests despite playing over 40 minutes with hamstring pain.
- Barcelona defender Chadi Espart suffered an ankle ligament injury during the Clasico and will be sidelined for about seven weeks.
- Espart wrote on social media that he is determined to return quickly, having scored two goals and assisted two in nine appearances.
- Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong returned from a right knee ligament injury, playing the final 16 minutes of the Clasico in an unfamiliar attacking midfield role.
- José Mourinho's tactical plan was credited with neutralizing Barcelona's key playmakers and securing Real Madrid's victory, cutting the league gap to three points.






