Bellingham decides El Clasico as Real move five points clear

European round-up: Evan Ferguson an unused sub as Roma grab 1-0 win away to Sassuolo while Stuttgart move up to third in Germany

MAIN MAN: Real Madrid's English midfielder #05 Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on October 26 , 2025. (Photo by Oscar DEL POZO / AFP) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)

Jude Bellingham's first half strike proved decisive as Real Madrid held off Barcelona in El Clasico to earn a 2-1 win that takes them five points clear at the top of LaLiga.

Bellingham struck the ball home from close range in the 43rd minute to put his side back in front after Fermin Lopez had cancelled out Kylian Mbappe's early strike.