The occasion was grand. Some would say there is no bigger. All the hype surrounding the first clasico of the season was all about the good football being played by Madrid in the run up to the game, and the apparent below-par performances of the Catalans.
However SB's boys last night showed JM and his men that Los Blancos still have a way to go to catch their bitter rivals. A way to go, but just how far? Not miles, going on last night's showing, and form over the season as a whole so far.
Barca fans get the bragging rights, again, but they know the gap's closing, and they know that titles aren't decided in December.
Barca fans get the bragging rights, again, but they know the gap's closing, and they know that titles aren't decided in December.
It was a 5th minute goal from who else but Leo Messi that put the boys in the famous red and blue stripes up and thats the way it stayed. Despite wave after wave of attack from Madrid, Barca appeared happy to sit back, defend and play on the break for a majority of the 85 minutes that followed the goal.
Other than a poor option mid way through the 2nd half by Karim Benzema to shoot rather than give Di Maria what appeared a simple tap in, there appeared no other clear cut chances for either side.
Madrid unusually dominated possession but had little to show for it. Ronaldo once again will be criticsed for his poor showing against Barcelona. And Messi, as always, comes through as the saviour for SB.
Barca have won the battle, Madrid can still win the war. The season continues.
Barca have won the battle, Madrid can still win the war. The season continues.
Messi slots home the winner in El Clasico
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