Real Madrid’s Clasico victory lifts mood as Bellingham warns the season is far from over

Real Madrid’s victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou has united the squad after a difficult period and restored confidence following their defeat by Atletico Madrid in the capital derby.

The three points sparked a wave of posts, videos and photographs from the players, with messages of praise and humour highlighting the positive atmosphere inside the dressing room.

Speaking at his post-match news conference, manager Jose Mourinho repeatedly stressed the importance of unity and togetherness. The loss to Atletico Madrid had raised questions about whether Real Madrid could overcome their problems and return strongly to the title race.

Among the players attracting attention were Kylian Mbappe and Diomande, who shared a light-hearted exchange after the Clasico.

“He is my brother,” Mbappe said of his team-mate.

Diomande replied: “He is my little brother.”

The exchange offered a glimpse of the relationship between the pair as Real Madrid celebrated one of the most significant wins of their season.

Guler earns praise from team-mates

Arda Guler was another central figure in the reaction online after producing an impressive performance against Barcelona.

The Turkey international has taken on a greater role in the starting line-up and is increasingly regarded as an important member of the Real Madrid team. His display in the Clasico earned praise from team-mates who have seen his influence grow.

Marc Cucurella wrote to Guler: “You play a lot.”

Thibaut Courtois and Alvaro Carreras also responded to the midfielder’s performance, using fire emojis to signal their admiration.

The messages reflected Guler’s growing standing within the squad, particularly for his ability to provide technical quality and help move the play forward.

Mbappe was at the centre of the celebrations after scoring both of Real Madrid’s goals against Barcelona. His decisive contribution prompted a series of tributes from team-mates.

Guler described him as “brilliant”, while Konate joked: “You are so bad.”

Carreras and Rodrygo also joined in, telling Mbappe: “You are the best,” and “The best, cousin.”

Vinicius Junior added several fire emojis in response to the French forward’s performance.

Bellingham keeps focus on bigger picture

Jude Bellingham marked the victory with a message that celebrated the result while warning that Real Madrid’s work was not complete.

Writing on Instagram, the England midfielder said: “We won the battle, but the war continues.”

His words suggested that, although the Clasico victory was an important step, it did not settle the team’s wider objectives for the season.

Vinicius praised Bellingham by telling him he had played “brilliantly”, using a Portuguese expression to underline his admiration.

Cucurella also sent a message to the midfielder, writing: “What a player!”

Palacios, Bellingham’s former team-mate at Fulham, added: “Number one.”