The second half proved more of an end-to-end affair, Bale rippling the side-netting and then seeing celebrations cut short when his tap-in was disallowed after a VAR review for an offside against Ferland Mendy. ✅ Real Madrid level with Barcelona on 35 points Suarez absolutely messes up the chance. 10' CHANCE! La Liga’s top two sides are currently tied on 35 points each, four ahead of third-placed Sevilla, with El Clasico as their game in hand. All Rights Reserved. Real have been much better this season and they have the tools to get a win here on the road. Bale goal disallowed as Barca, Madrid share spoils, Clasico draw against Barca 'not good enough' for Zinedine Zidane, El Clasico marred by violence as 46 people injured, 5 arrested, El Clasico: 3,000 police and security for rescheduled game, Barcelona v Real Madrid: How Rakitic and Valverde became unlikely keys to El Clasico success, KXIP vs MI, IPL 2020: Rohit, Pollard set up massive win over Punjab - in pictures, Courtney Walsh appointed head coach of West Indies women's team, IPL 2020, CSK vs SRH: Head-to-head record, Players to watch out for, IPL 2020: Rohit, Pollard, Bumrah star in Mumbai's win over Punjab, Flashback: Man City's last Premier League victory against Leeds, Leno says he never feared for Arsenal spot, Harry Kane won’t play Spurs friendlies - Mourinho, Man United's Andreas Pereira joins Lazio on season-long loan, Corominas bids adieu to ISL, signs for Spanish side Atletico Baleares, ISL 2020-21: Hyderabad FC extends deal with youngsters Anuj, Nikhil, ISL: Participation of overseas players cleared by MEA.
Stay tuned! Both clubs also drew over the weekend to bring them to this point. 2' Gareth Bale commits a foul early on. Alba had a golden chance to snatch the lead before half-time but could only side-foot wide of the right-hand post following a sublime lofted pass from Messi. Thankfully, both of them are fine.
The sub Vidal is making some crucial runs into the box. Both Real and Barcelona are tied on points in the league table, however Barcelona hold the first spot with goal differential. FreeSports will also be broadcasting a few matches. Messi was right there waiting for his chance to slot it home but the ball is deflected away.
Barcelona are a difficult side to handle at home.
83' ANSU FATI IS IN! Free-kick for Barcelona. 48' Bale is down during a Real Madrid attack but the referee doesn't penalise any Barcelona player. The most outlandish was former Barcelona star Luis Figo’s return in a Madrid kit in 2000. The clubs are level at the top of the Spanish standings ahead of the game after a weekend in which both were held to draws. They were Antoinne Griezmann & Ansu Fati for Barcelona and Federico Valverde, Ferland Mendy & Rodrygo for Real Madrid. Barcelona was held 2-2 at Real Sociedad on Saturday, and Madrid needed a last-gasp goal by Benzema to draw 1-1 at Valencia on Sunday. Griezmann scored in Saturday's draw at former club Sociedad. Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is set to play in his 43rd El Clasico, which is a record! This may be held at the Santiago Bernabeu as per reports.
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Premier League predictions: Who will finish where in 2020-21? Real Madrid travel to the Camp Nou for the season’s first El Clasico. 4' CLOSE!!! Planned Protests Threaten to Impact El Clasico Catalan separatists are planning a gathering outside and inside Camp Nou as rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in a table … What does it mean? Alba was convinced there was a handball but the referee doesn't think so and after seeing the replays he is absolutely right. Real Madrid is moving forward with numbers. But Ramos clears it away at the right time. 8' Messi and Alba are perfectly working together to trouble Real Madrid so far. IPL 2020, CSK vs SRH Toss Live Updates: Will coin flip favour Dhoni or Warner, CSK vs SRH Predicted Playing 11, Today's Match Players List, IPL 2020 Match 14 Live Updates: Will Rayudu, Bravo return for MS Dhoni's Chennai, Flashback: Man City's last Premier League victory against Leeds, Leno says he never feared for Arsenal spot, Harry Kane won’t play Spurs friendlies - Mourinho, Man United's Andreas Pereira joins Lazio on season-long loan, Corominas bids adieu to ISL, signs for Spanish side Atletico Baleares, ISL 2020-21: Hyderabad FC extends deal with youngsters Anuj, Nikhil, ISL: Participation of overseas players cleared by MEA. This is a huge match in the league table that Los Blancos need to capitalize on. Match Preview. Barca has also been tweaking its side positively as the season has progressed, with summer arrivals Frenkie de Jong and Antoine Griezmann now more integrated into Barca’s trademark passing style of football. Ferland Mendy returns to the squad. In recent developments, the El Clasico game between Real Madrid and Barcelona has been postponed to another date in light of recent protests taking place in Barcelona after the arrests of 9 Catalan movement leaders. See you!!! Real must play the best football they have all season if they hope to capture all three points. : 2018 World Cup Portugal vs Spain Highlight - Duration: 7:39. Ace.
In the final round of league games before the mid-season break, Barca hosts Deportivo Alaves on Saturday and Madrid welcomes Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. 90+5' Rakitic gets the ball in midfield and heads forward for one last Barcelona attack. Who will accompany Benzema in Madrid’s frontline is more of a mystery. 32' WHAT A SHOT!!! Ter Stegen: Roberto, Piqué, Lenglet, Alba; Rakitić, Busquets, de Jong; Messi, Griezmann, Suarez, Courtois; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Mendy; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Rodrygo, Bale, Benzema. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens … Both players are taken out. Real Madrid 0-1 Barcelona Ernesto Valverde's men ran out 5-1 winners at home in La Liga last season, won 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu and also knocked Los Blancos out of the Copa del Rey.
An issue for Zidane is on the left of the defence, where versatile utility man Nacho Fernandez filled in against Valencia on Sunday. Clement Lenglet and Gareth Bale collide. Besides several thrilling showdowns between the powerhouse clubs, this century has seen some highly-charged clásicos in Barcelona that got out of control.
The rebound fell to Casemiro whose shot troubled the Barcelona goalkeeper as it went out for a Madrid corner. So, if Real hope to get all three points they must be the first to do so if they hope to achieve all three points. However, the offer was spurned by both clubs. Real Madrid 2-3 Barcelona This is Dominic Richard and I will be taking you through our live coverage. Barcelona is unbeaten in the last six El Clasicos. Catalan separatists are planning a gathering outside and inside Camp Nou as rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in a table-topping clash. Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has also shone this season and has been keeping pace with Messi when it comes to La Liga goals scored.
The youngster Valverde's curler almost beat Ter Stegen. Barcelona spent 120 million euros ($134 million) this summer to trigger the escape clause in Antoine Griezmann’s contract with Atlético Madrid with the hope of finding a third world-class scoring talent after Philippe Coutinho failed to fit the bill. Real Madrid travel to the Camp Nou to take on rival Barcelona for the first El Clasico of the season on Wednesday. Casemiro sat for the Valencia match since he was facing suspension ahead of El Clasico, but he should absolutely be starting against Barcelona. The winner of the rearranged game at the Camp Nou this week will go to the top of the table through the winter break. MATCH REPORT | Bale goal disallowed as Barca, Madrid share spoils, POST-MATCH REACTIONS | Clasico draw against Barca 'not good enough' for Zinedine Zidane, ALSO READ | El Clasico marred by violence as 46 people injured, 5 arrested. But its a poor one from Messi. MATCH HIGHLIGHTS | BARCELONA VS REAL MADRID, AS IT HAPPENED. Frenkie de Jong passed the ball to Messi who found Alba inside the box and the Barcelona full-back had the goal at his mercy but he somehow finds a way to miss. LA CROQUETA Recommended for you FOUL! Suarez is playing peacemaker. Spoils split in dud El Clasico. Both teams have passed well and have created a number of chances. Unfortunately, it may not be for the goals scored by Lionel Messi’s Barcelona or Karim Benzema's Real Madrid. In the United States, La Liga matches can be watched easily on beIN Sports and the official Liga YouTube page may also stream some matches live. Casemiro is most deservedly adjudged the player-of-the-match. La Liga’s top two sides are currently tied on 35 points each, four ahead of third-placed Sevilla, with El Clasico as their game in hand. CLOSE! It is a real let off for FC Barcelona. The group says there will also be protesters among the spectators at the 99,000-seat stadium. Jordi Alba made a brilliant run on the left flank and Vidal almost reached his cross in the middle. Sergio Ramos is penalised for bringing down Lionel Messi. Bale's fires a shot at goal, however, it hits the side net and doesn't trouble Ter Stegen. 14' Poor cross from Toni Kroos. Barcelona—Real Madrid El Clasico LaLiga 2019/20 Match Preview, Injuries/Suspensions, Potential XIs, Prediction . 17' HOW CLOSE WAS THAT!!!!
Some beautiful passing from Real Madrid now. After 90 minutes, there's absolutely nothing to separate both sides. Casemiro fouls Rakitic to stop the flow.