El Classico the game everyone awaits between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid was set for two soccer giants to battle each other for pride and precious league points. Both teams are at the top of the Spanish league, they recently returned from impressive campaigns in The UEFA Championship games. So both clubs knew this will be a tough game, and one for the ages.
Xavi Hernandes opens the flood gates with the first goal of the match
In the end the beautiful game by Barcelona was overwhelming for Real Madrid’s manager Jose Mourinho. Dubbed the special one he had no answer to the tactical passing and onslaught of attacks. The second half saw a more aggressive Madrid, but the midfielders and forwards were a shadow of themselves. Ronaldo showed some sparks, but the deadly counter attack was virtually illuminated.
David villa the new comer had an impressive performance (2 goals)
Only 4 players used in this match did not grow in the Barcelona youth system, this style of futbal is ingrained in those players since they started walking.
The game was intense with lots of hard tackles, verbal outrage, shoves, and a frustrating tackle by Sergio Ramos.
Pep you are better than that
Frustrated Sergio Ramos jammedUpon Leo Messi, then shove fellow World Cup teammates Puyol and Xavi in the face.
Sometime when something is done so well it is elevated from just another game into pure ART. Watch the full game on ESPN3 you will understand what we are talking about.
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