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• Joe Brophy, Senior Features Writer

• Published: 13:01, 27 Oct 2025
• Updated: 13:01, 27 Oct 2025

Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham inspired Real Madrid to victory over Barcelona - but not all of their teammates were celebrating.

The pair both got on the scoresheet to claim a 2-1 win in El Clásico as Xabi Alonso secured the bragging rights in the famous fixture.

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Mbappe and Bellingham's partnership continues to flourishCredit: Getty

Bellingham became the youngest player to score and assist in a match against Barcelona in the 21st century (22 years and 119 days).

In doing so, the England international surpassed the previous record set by Vinicius Junior (22 years and 267 days) in April 2023.

Ironically, that mirrors the current situation unfolding around the Brazilian amid his continued frustrations at life in Madrid.

Police intervene as Vinicius Jr restrained in wild bust-up with Lamine Yamal

Vinicius' status as an undisputed starter at Los Blancos has come under threat this season, while contract talks have stalled.

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The 25-year-old, whose current deal runs until June 2027, was benched for Madrid's Champions League opener against...