Real Madrid vs Barcelona
Match pulse
RMAAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMA | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| BAR | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Who won: Barcelona 3-1
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-1 on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Estadio Bernabéu. Goals for Real Madrid: Karim Benzema (1'). Goals for Barcelona: Alexis Sánchez (30'), Xavi (53') and Cesc Fàbregas (66').
Play by play
Thanks for joining me tonight everyone and, as much fun as it's been, it's time to get back to work. Thanks again, and goodnight.
The La Liga title race is now wide open again - it's a huge win for Barca. It, of course, makes the next Clasico (April 22nd) a huge event, too.
The result's a huge blow for Real. They had such momentum, confidence and belief going into the game, and they even had the good fortune of Benzema's opening goal on 28 seconds, and they still cannot beat Barcelona. They'll be wondering what more it takes. A clinical Ronaldo, for one thing...
As well as Real being the obvious losers on the night, it'll be a personal low for Ronaldo who disappointed throughout.
An absolutely crucial win for Barcelona. What a side they are to recover from going one goal down, against an opponent of Real's calibre, in a game of such magnitude, and to win so convincingly.
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<b>Full-time!</b> Real Madrid 1-3 Barcelona
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Ronaldo with another poor effort. Really hasn't been his night. Effort goes straight at the wall.
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Real free-kick on the edge of the Barca box. Surely the last act of the game.
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Match is very much winding down, little to no purpose or urgency from either side.
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Real clearly happy to limit the damage and avoid conceding another. Barca happy with the scoreline and won't force another goal, either.
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3 minutes stoppage time - not quite sure where that's come from.
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There'll surely be very little stoppage time.
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Free-kick to Barca near the corner spot, now.
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<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Iniesta off, Pedro on.
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Iniesta really taking advantage of Real's uncertainty. Clearly enjoying the game and almost creates another goal before Pepe clears.
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Khedira blocks another goalbound effort! Close again!
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Barca had a great chance to score again and Villa, instead of going for goal himself, plays a poor pass that goes to no-one and Real collect.
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Poor again from Villa!
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Real somehow prevent another goal! Desperate defending, throwing themselves in front of the ball.
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Barca break again but Villa loses the ball with his first touch.
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Puyol eventually clears for a Real throw-in.
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Valdes lucky with the save! Dives to his right and somehow manages to turn the ball around the left post. Corner to Real.
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Kaka goes close for Real!
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<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Villa on, Sanchez off (what a luxury that is)
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Iniesta again breaks but Real have the ball again. Real looking somewhat sloppy and disorganised.
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