Real Madrid vs Barcelona, 1st Leg

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Remember that Barcelona had not conceded a single goal at home in La Liga until their 4-2 win over Betis last Sunday. Real have make sure that it happens two games in a row for Barca.

It's an uphill task for Real next Wednesday, they have to win at the Camp Nou and score at least twice as Barca have those two away goals. And that's only good enough if Barca do not score.

And that's it, full time at the Bernabeu and Barcelona win 2-1.

Carvalho is very, very lucky not to get a second yellow for a bad challenge on Adriano.

Coentrao and Messi end up in a heap, and it's Coentrao who pushes down Messi's head when everyone had turned away. Needless.

Alonso goes through Iniesta to win the ball, free-kick.

Three mintes to be added on.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> And that is Fabregas' final action as the young 20-year-old Isaac Cuenca enters.

Another foul, this time by Alonso on Fabrehas.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> Carvalho deliberately takes down Messi from behind as Barca break. Only one decision possible.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Thiago comes on for the final few minutes, Xavi takes a rest.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2012/0118/carlespuyolcelebvrealmadrid_576x324.jpg"> <br>Joy for Carles Puyol after he scored the leveller.

Shot from Ronaldo, blocked by Pique. At last Real are showing some attacking drive. Far too late.

Shot from Benzema, Pinto can watch it roll harmlessly past the post and take the goal-kick.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> It's the end of the night for Sanchez as Adriano is introduced.

Callejon has been getting involved with the Barca players all the time since coming on. He clashes with Alves and waves the imaginary yellow card. Pathetic.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Pepe's night of theatrics ends as he is replaced by Granero. Would not be surprised to Pepe charged for standing on Messi's hand deliberately.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> Too much chatter lands Puyol in the book.

Who? Yes, Eric Abidal! Messi chips the unmarked Abidal, played onside by Carvalho, in and he finishes past Casillas with the outside of his left. Simple.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL</b> Eric Abidal!

Now Callejon trips Sanchez, not sure he's used the ball yet.

Those accusing me of being a Barcelona fan, I don't support any team in Spain. I'm calling it like it is.

Carvalho and Puyol clash, corner to Barca yet again

This is the most frantic commentary I've ever done for a two-goal match.