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October 8, 2012
How El Clasico became watchable once more
Barcelona and Real Madrid gave us our first truly watchable Clasico in years on Sunday. The match ended in a 2-2 draw with a brace apiece from Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but was there anything else of note going on at the Camp Nou?
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October 7, 2012
Messi, Ronaldo shine in 2-2 draw
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi put on a show at Camp Nou on Sunday. Both scored twice as Real Madrid and Barcelona were virtually inseparable in a 2-2 draw.
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October 7, 2012
Martín Montoya hits the crossbar
The substitute defender had a great chance to give Barcelona a winner, but his shot slammed off the crossbar, just inches from making him a hero.
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October 7, 2012
Time running out for a match winner
Barca continue to control, but Madrid have gotten their chances. Can anyone find a winner with less than five minutes to go?
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October 7, 2012
Messi comes close on another free kick
Lionel Messi couldn't equal his earlier brilliance but Barcelona are taking over the match in the dying minutes.
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October 7, 2012
Ronaldo evens the match again at 2-2
Cristiano Ronaldo sliced through the Barcelona defense and beat Victor Valdes to even the match again at two goals apiece.
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October 7, 2012
Messi's sublime free kick puts Barca up 2-1
Lionel Messi scored an absolutely sublime free kick after being taken down by Xabi Alonso 25-yards from goal.
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October 7, 2012
Iniesta goes down just inside the box, but no call
Replays showed it was close, but the referee neither called a foul or a dive on the play.
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October 7, 2012
Second half is underway at the Camp Nou
No changes to either side, but an early penalty shout by Madrid is waved off by the referee.
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October 7, 2012
Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid at halftime
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have a goal apiece, and Real Madrid and Barcelona are locked in a 1-1 draw at halftime.
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October 7, 2012
Pedro earns the first yellow card of the match
Barcelona's Pedro sees yellow after a high boot on Sergio Ramos
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October 7, 2012
Lionel Messi pulls Barca back even at 1-1
Messi took advantage of a poor decision by Pepe and took advantage of open space in front of the Madrid goal to even the match at a goal apiece.
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October 7, 2012
Dani Alves forced off with an injury
21-year old Martín Montoya has replaced Dani Alves due to an injury
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October 7, 2012
Ronaldo fires Madrid ahead 1-0
Poor defending and great passing conspired to allow Ronaldo to put Real Madrid ahead.
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October 7, 2012
Benzima wastes a great chance
Karim Benzima mis-hit a volley shot after a great cross from Cristiano Ronaldo
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October 7, 2012
Both sides feeling each other out early
Not a lot happening early as both sides have probed the attacking third, but not yet looked dangerous.
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October 7, 2012
El Clasico underway at the Camp Nou
Barcelona looks to extend their lead in the table over rivals Real Madrid
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October 7, 2012
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Lineups
Lineups and team news for El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
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October 7, 2012
Alex Song talented, but shaky in defense
Can Alex Song put together a spectacular performance in central defense for Barcelona? Don't count on it.
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October 7, 2012
Real Madrid likely to stick with 4-2-3-1
Don't expect Jose Mourinho to deviate from his normal formation. Mesut Özil, Kaká and Luka Modric are probably fighting for one spot.
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October 7, 2012
Luka Modric: The joker in the deck
Real Madrid might not play Luka Modric from the start in El Clasico, but he's certain to play a crucial role.
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October 7, 2012
Real Madrid in need of result from El Clasico
Real Madrid are in need of a result against Barcelona on Sunday in El Clasico. They trail the Blaugrana by eight points in the league, and injuries have hurt the Barcelona defense.
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October 7, 2012
Gerard Pique ruled out of El Clasico
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has not been included in the squad for El Clasico against Real Madrid tonight.
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October 7, 2012
El Clasico: Analysing the likely lineups
Barcelona have fitness doubts over Gerard Pique and Andres Iniesta, while Real Madrid must decide who will take the role of playmaker and striker.
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October 5, 2012
On Sunday, José Mourinho faces his greatest fear
Last season, José Mourinho guided Real Madrid to a title victory over Barcelona by grinding them out over the course of the season. This time, he has no choice but to take them on face-to-face.