Mbappé Falls Short Again as Barcelona Deny Him a Clásico Title
Another Clásico, another missed chance. Kylian Mbappé once again walked away empty-handed in a final against Barcelona.
A familiar ending in a decisive Clásico
Kylian Mbappé once again found himself on the losing side of a decisive Clásico. The French forward suffered another final defeat against Barcelona, this time wearing the colors of Real Madrid, as the Blaugrana imposed their authority on a stage of maximum pressure.
In a match where margins were thin but execution decisive, Barcelona neutralized Madrid’s ambitions and left Mbappé watching the celebrations from the wrong side.
A troubling trend against Barcelona
This latest setback marks the third final Mbappé has lost against Barcelona since arriving at the Santiago Bernabéu. Despite his status, talent and attacking influence, the French star has yet to lift a trophy against Madrid’s eternal rival in a title match.
It is a statistic that is beginning to define the early chapter of his Madrid career — and one that stands in sharp contrast to the expectations that surrounded his arrival.
Finals decided by details
Time and again, Barcelona have proven to be Mbappé’s biggest obstacle when silverware is on the line. In finals, small moments and efficiency often decide everything, and once more the Catalan side executed better when it mattered most.
While Barça celebrated another trophy, Mbappé was left waiting for his first title against the club that continues to frustrate him in decisive moments.
The finals Barcelona won against Mbappé
So far, Barcelona have defeated Mbappé’s Real Madrid in the following finals:
- Spanish Super Cup 2026: Barcelona 3–2 Real Madrid
- Copa del Rey 2025: Barcelona 3–2 Real Madrid (Mbappé scored in the 70th minute)
- Spanish Super Cup 2025: Barcelona 5–2 Real Madrid (Mbappé scored in the 5th minute)
League title also slips away
Although not a final, LaLiga 2024–25 also ended in disappointment for Mbappé. Real Madrid finished the season with 84 points, falling just short of Barcelona’s 86, handing the title to the Catalans.
In total, Mbappé has now seen four trophies slip away to Barcelona since joining Real Madrid.
