Real Madrid vs Barcelona
Match pulse
RMAAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| BAR | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Final score
Real Madrid and Barcelona drew 1-1 on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Santiago Bernabéu. Goals for Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo (82' pen). Goals for Barcelona: Lionel Messi (53' pen).
Play by play
- 94'
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- 94'
A tale of two penalties from the planet's finest two players. Messi scored his first against a Jose Mourinho side, while Ronaldo broke his El Clasico duck. What next in this intriguing saga?
- 94'
<b>FULL TIME</b> An absorbing, if not enthralling, 1-1 draw. A fair result and enough to show that there is a lot more excitement to come in the next three matches. Roll on the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night.
- 93'
What a chance for David Villa! A beautiful ball from Xavi and the striker had sprung the offside trap. When he needed a confident touch to bring the pass down, he couldn't find it and the chance was gone. That should have been the winner.
- 92'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>Xavi</b> is booked for dissent. What he was protesting against, I'm not sure.
- 91'
Lionel Messi has drawn the fury of the Real Madrid fans. As he chased down a pass which was drifting out of play, the Argentine booted the ball into the crowd. They respond by launching a volley of flags at the little striker.
- 90'
<b>FOUR MINUTES ADDED TIME</b>
- 89'
Excellent play from the outstanding Ozil. He shrugs off Keita before slipping Adebayor away down the right-flank. His cut back for Khedira is perfect, but the midfielders low shot is straight at Valdes, who makes a save.
- 88'
Two minutes to go, who can become a hero?
- 86'
Wonderful play between Ozil and Marcelo. The German gets to the byline, twists and turns before trying to feed Khedira, but Barca make a vital interception. There is certainly another goal in this game...
- 85'
A hectic period of play. Valdes races out of goal to clear an Ozil pass, at the other end, Messi skips past Arbeloa into the Real box. In the end, Iniesta skews a half-volley well wide.
- 84'
More neat approach play from Barca, Iniesta almost with the perfect through ball for Messi but Casillas reacts superbly to gather.
- 83'
Seven minutes left. Will either side push on for a winner?
- 82'
Barca will be furious with the award of that penalty. Alves didn't get the ball, but Marcelo went down very easily. Was there any contact? It's a very tough call.
- 81'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL</b> <b>Ronaldo levels it by sending Valdes the wrong way!</b>
- 80'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>Victor Valdes</b> carded for his protests.
- 80'
<b>PENALTY TO REAL MADRID</b> Dani Alves stretches to tackle Marcelo, penalty given. There didn't look to be much contact. Very controversial.
- 80'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Maxwell on for Adriano</b>
- 80'
The delivery is very poor and flies straight out of play as Barca prepare to make a change.
- 79'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>Alves</b> carded for a trip on Adebayor. Another useful free kick...
- 78'
Ronaldo doesn't get his head over the ball and his shot comfortably clears the crossbar.
- 77'
Ozil tries to force a way through Barca on the edge of the box, and the referee gives a foul. It didn't look like one, but Ronaldo won't care. He steps up...
- 76'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>Alvaro Arbeloa</b> into the book for a straight-forward tug on David Villa.
- 75'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2011/0416/carlespuyoloffinjured_275x155.jpg"> <br>Barcelona skipper Carles Puyol goes off injured.
- 75'
Adriano heads the corner clear, but Villa fouls Ramos near the touchline.
Leaders
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