(VIDEO) Kylian Mbappe's Penalty Goal for Real Madrid's 1-0 Lead Against Barcelona

It took just five minutes for Kylian Mbappe to make his mark in El Clasico. After earning a penalty in the opening moments, the French forward stepped up with confidence and beat Wojciech Szczesny from the spot to give Real Madrid an early 1-0 lead against Barcelona.

Mbappe’s goal was a statement—not just in the context of the match, but in the title race. With this result, Real Madrid narrows the gap to just one point behind Barcelona in the league standings, reigniting their hopes of winning La Liga.

Despite playing at the Estadi Lluis Companys, Barcelona’s temporary home, it was the visitors who struck first. The early goal stunned the crowd and tilted the momentum toward the Madrid side, who came out pressing high and aggressive.

Mbappe, who has quickly become a decisive figure in Madrid’s attack, continues to prove his worth in the most crucial matches. His composure under pressure and ability to deliver in big moments have only strengthened his status as one of the leaders of this new-look Real Madrid squad.

As the match unfolds, all eyes are on whether this early advantage will be enough for Los Blancos to claim all three points—and possibly take a major step toward the league title.