Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 as clashes erupt after Clasico

Real Madrid extended their lead at the top of La Liga with a 2-1 win over Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, but the victory was overshadowed by heated exchanges on and off the pitch involving several players. Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham scored for Madrid in a match that saw video review play a central role and ended with a late red card for Barcelona midfielder Pedri.

After an early VAR review overturned a penalty award to Madrid, Mbappé put the hosts ahead in the 22nd minute with a Bellingham assist. Barcelona drew level in the 38th minute through Fermín López after Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler lost possession, and Bellingham restored Madrid's lead five minutes later with a finish from close range following a cross by Vinícius Júnior and a header by Éder Militão. Mbappé had a second-half penalty saved by Wojciech Szczesny and also had a goal ruled out for offside during stoppage time in the first half.

Tensions flared throughout the contest and boiled over after the final whistle. Cameras captured exchanges between Real Madrid winger Vinícius and Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal during the game, and several players from both teams were involved in a...