Jude Bellingham said Real Madrid’s victory over Barcelona in El Clasico had settled only one battle, with the La Liga title race still wide open.
The England midfielder posted a brief message on Instagram after Real Madrid’s 2-1 win, writing: “We won the battle, but the war is still ongoing. Hala Madrid!”
Real Madrid secured the victory at Barcelona on Sunday in the 10th round of La Liga, reigniting the contest for top spot in the table.
Kylian Mbappe put the visiting side ahead before Raphinha equalised for Barcelona. Mbappe then scored again to complete his side’s victory and secure three valuable points for Real Madrid.
The match was closely contested, with Barcelona looking to use home advantage and the support of their fans to strengthen their position at the top. Real Madrid, meanwhile, were aiming to close the gap on their traditional rivals.
The result provided a significant boost for Real Madrid, who ended Barcelona’s strong start to the campaign. Barcelona were left with a damaging defeat in the battle for the title.
The positions of the top three teams did not change after the 10th round, but the gaps between them narrowed. Barcelona remain first on 27 points, with Atletico de Madrid second on 25 and Real Madrid third on 24.
Real Madrid are now only three points behind Barcelona, ensuring the competition for first place remains tightly balanced.
The listed La Liga schedule also included Barcelona on 31 October 2026, while Deportivo Alaves and Racing Santander were listed for 01 November 2026, alongside Real Madrid.
