FT Real Madrid 2 - 1
Barcelona
Commentary:
90+5' Both teams could have won today but Real Madrid just managed to carve out the victory
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 31%, Barcelona: 69%.
90+5' Jordi Alba from Barcelona sends an effort wide of target
90+5' A shot by Marc-Andre ter Stegen is blocked.
90+5' CROSSBAR! Ilaix Moriba misses a clear chance as his shot hits the crossbar! That was a sitter!
90+5' Clement Lenglet from Barcelona heads the ball to a team mate.
90+4' Lionel Messi swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Isco from Real Madrid trips Ilaix Moriba
90+4' Goal kick for Real Madrid.
90+3' A chance presents itself to Martin Braithwaite from Barcelona but his header goes wide
90+3' Jordi Alba puts in a cross...
90+3' Great defending by Oscar Mingueza from Barcelona to prevent his team conceding a goal.
90+3' Could be a good chance here as Mariano Diaz from Real Madrid cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+2' Goal kick for Real Madrid.
90+2' Ilaix Moriba fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90+2' Eder Militao relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Lionel Messi puts in a cross...
90+2' Great skill from Lionel Messi as he dribbles past his opponents
90+2' Goal kick for Barcelona.
90+1' Lionel Messi sends a direct free kick on target, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' SENT OFF! - Casemiro gets his 2nd yellow card and is dismissed!90' Reckless challenge there. Casemiro commits a rough foul on Oscar Mingueza
90' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 32%, Barcelona: 68%.
90' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Casemiro commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
89' Reckless challenge there. Casemiro commits a rough foul on Lionel Messi
89' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' The referee signals a free kick as Isco from Real Madrid trips Frenkie de Jong
88' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' Real Madrid take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
86' Goal kick for Barcelona.
86' Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
85' Goal kick for Real Madrid.
85' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 33%, Barcelona: 67%.
84' The referee is not having the complaints from Jordi Alba who is given a yellow card for dissent
84' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Barcelona!
84' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
84' Martin Braithwaite from Barcelona had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
83' Jordi Alba from Barcelona directs a ball squarely in the box.
83' Alvaro Odriozola could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
83' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Goal kick for Barcelona.
82' Isco from Real Madrid sends an effort wide of target
82' Marco Asensio of Real Madrid passes the ball to a team mate.
82' Could be a good chance here as Luka Modric from Real Madrid cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
82' Real Madrid take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Real Madrid take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' Pedri is leaving the field to be replaced by Trincao in a tactical substitution.
81' Ousmane Dembele is leaving the field to be replaced by Martin Braithwaite in a tactical substitution.
80' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Real Madrid take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' The game is restarted.
80' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 33%, Barcelona: 67%.
78' The game is stopped.
78' Lionel Messi from Barcelona directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
77' The referee signals a free kick as Mariano Diaz from Real Madrid trips Frenkie de Jong
77' Goal kick for Barcelona.
77' Marcelo from Real Madrid sends an effort wide of target
77' A shot by Isco is blocked.
77' Marco Asensio of Real Madrid passes the ball to a team mate.
77' Luka Modric from Real Madrid takes a short corner kick from the right.
76' Marc-Andre ter Stegen clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
76' Alvaro Odriozola puts in a cross...
76' Clement Lenglet relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Marcelo puts in a cross...
75' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 33%, Barcelona: 67%.
75' Ilaix Moriba sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it
75' Lionel Messi puts in a cross...
74' Real Madrid take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
74' Mariano Diaz relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona swings in the corner from the right.
74' Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
73' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Real Madrid take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' Vinicius Junior is leaving the field to be replaced by Marcelo in a tactical substitution.
72' Toni Kroos is leaving the field to be replaced by Isco in a tactical substitution.
72' Karim Benzema is leaving the field to be replaced by Mariano Diaz in a tactical substitution.
72' Ronald Araujo is leaving the field to be replaced by Ilaix Moriba in a tactical substitution.
71' Oscar Mingueza from Barcelona sends an effort wide of target
71' Sergi Roberto of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
71' Barcelona start a counter attack.
71' Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
70' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70' Lionel Messi takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
70' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 32%, Barcelona: 68%.
69' Yellow card for Nacho Fernandez.
69' The referee signals a free kick as Nacho Fernandez from Real Madrid trips Lionel Messi
69' Barcelona start a counter attack.
68' Toni Kroos has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
68' Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
68' Marco Asensio puts in a cross...
68' Ronald Araujo relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Toni Kroos swings in a cross from the free kick.
67' The referee signals a free kick as Clement Lenglet from Barcelona trips Vinicius Junior
67' Karim Benzema from Real Madrid tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it eventually comes to nothing.
67' Toni Kroos from Real Madrid swings in the corner from the right.
66' Great defending by Ronald Araujo from Barcelona to prevent his team conceding a goal.
66' Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
66' Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
66' Real Madrid start a counter attack.
66' Lionel Messi from Barcelona passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
66' Jordi Alba of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
66' Jordi Alba puts in a cross...
65' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
65' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 32%, Barcelona: 68%.
65' Lionel Messi takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
64' Sergio Busquets is leaving the field to be replaced by Sergi Roberto in a tactical substitution.
64' Reckless challenge there. Casemiro commits a rough foul on Antoine Griezmann
63' The match is very one-sided right now. Barcelona are clearly dominating possession
63' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' That looked a fine chance. Jordi Alba from Barcelona directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
63' Some neat football here as Jordi Alba from Barcelona plays a 1-2 with Lionel Messi.
62' Goal kick for Barcelona.
62' Toni Kroos from Real Madrid crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
62' Toni Kroos from Real Madrid takes a short corner kick from the left.
62' Ronald Araujo clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
61' Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
61' Could be a good chance here as Ferland Mendy from Real Madrid cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
61' Sergio Busquets from Barcelona concedes a foul on Marco Asensio but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
61' Federico Valverde is leaving the field to be replaced by Marco Asensio in a tactical substitution.
60' Jordi Alba provided the assist for the goal.
60' G O O O A A A L - Oscar Mingueza with the goal!60' Jordi Alba puts in a cross...
60' Eder Militao relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Ousmane Dembele puts in a cross...
59' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
58' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Jordi Alba from Barcelona tries to play a 1-2 with Lionel Messi, but the ball is intercepted.
58' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Jordi Alba puts in a cross...
57' Goal kick for Barcelona.
57' Karim Benzema fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
57' Karim Benzema from Real Madrid takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
57' Goal kick for Barcelona.
56' That looked a fine chance. Alvaro Odriozola from Real Madrid directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
56' Casemiro from Real Madrid takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
56' Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
55' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 32%, Barcelona: 68%.
55' Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona is ruled offside.
55' Frenkie de Jong puts in a cross...
55' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
54' Safe hands from Thibaut Courtois as he comes out and claims the ball
54' Lionel Messi puts in a cross...
54' Goal kick for Barcelona.
53' Toni Kroos fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
53' Real Madrid start a counter attack.
53' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Safe hands from Marc-Andre ter Stegen as he comes out and claims the ball
52' Alvaro Odriozola puts in a cross...
52' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
51' Real Madrid take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Sergio Busquets from Barcelona had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
50' Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona swings in the corner from the right.
50' Frenkie de Jong sees his shot deflected off target
50' Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona swings in the corner from the right.
50' Ferland Mendy clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
50' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 32%, Barcelona: 68%.
49' Safe hands from Thibaut Courtois as he comes out and claims the ball
49' Eder Militao relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Ousmane Dembele puts in a cross...
48' Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
48' A shot by Lionel Messi is blocked.
48' Pedri of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
48' Could be a good chance here as Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
47' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
47' Real Madrid start a counter attack.
47' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
46' There is heavy rain falling on the pitch.
46' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Sergino Dest is leaving the field to be replaced by Antoine Griezmann in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 34%, Barcelona: 66%.
45+3' [goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Lionel Messi found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save
45+3' Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona swings in the corner from the left.
45+2' Jordi Alba from Barcelona tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
45+1' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
45+1' Lionel Messi from Barcelona swings in the corner from the right.
45+1' Sergino Dest from Barcelona tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' A shot by Lionel Messi is blocked.
45' Could be a good chance here as Clement Lenglet from Barcelona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45' Ferland Mendy relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Clement Lenglet puts in a cross...
45' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 34%, Barcelona: 66%.
45' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
43' Real Madrid take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' The game is restarted.
43' Lucas Vazquez is injured and is replaced by Alvaro Odriozola.
42' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
42' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
41' The referee signals a free kick as Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona trips Casemiro
41' Jordi Alba puts in a cross...
41' A shot by Lionel Messi is blocked.
41' Eder Militao relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Sergino Dest from Barcelona sends a deflected cross into the box.
41' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
40' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 35%, Barcelona: 65%.
40' Dangerous challenge by Luka Modric from Real Madrid. Jordi Alba on the receiving end of that.
40' Real Madrid take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Lucas Vazquez comes back onto the field.
39' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
39' The game is restarted.
39' Lucas Vazquez is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
38' Lucas Vazquez is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
38' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
38' Reckless challenge there. Sergio Busquets commits a rough foul on Lucas Vazquez
38' Safe hands from Thibaut Courtois as he comes out and claims the ball
37' Frenkie de Jong of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
37' Lionel Messi of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
37' Great skill from Lionel Messi as he dribbles past his opponents
37' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' A shot by Ousmane Dembele is blocked.
37' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
35' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 36%, Barcelona: 64%.
35' Dangerous challenge by Eder Militao from Real Madrid. Sergino Dest on the receiving end of that.
35' A shot by Eder Militao is blocked.
35' A shot by Federico Valverde is blocked.
35' Toni Kroos from Real Madrid swings in the corner from the left.
34' Oscar Mingueza clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
34' [goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Lucas Vazquez found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save
34' POST! So nearly a goal by Federico Valverde but his finish hits the post!
34' Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid passes the ball to a team mate.
34' Real Madrid start a counter attack.
34' Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
34' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' Oh no. From a promising position Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
34' Frenkie de Jong puts in a cross...
34' Lucas Vazquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Some neat football here as Lionel Messi from Barcelona plays a 1-2 with Frenkie de Jong.
33' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
32' Ferland Mendy from Real Madrid directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' Frenkie de Jong is penalised for pushing Ferland Mendy.
32' Nacho Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Sergio Busquets puts in a cross...
31' Sergio Busquets from Barcelona directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
31' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
30' Sergio Busquets relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Some neat football here as Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid plays a 1-2 with Karim Benzema.
30' Real Madrid start a counter attack.
30' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 35%, Barcelona: 65%.
29' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
29' The referee signals a free kick as Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid trips Sergino Dest
28' G O O O A A A L Toni Kroos curls the direct free kick into the back of the net! Wonderful finish26' Yellow card for Ronald Araujo.
26' Obstruction as Ronald Araujo cuts off the run of Vinicius Junior. A free-kick is awarded.
26' Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
26' Real Madrid start a counter attack.
26' The referee signals a free kick as Casemiro from Real Madrid trips Pedri
25' Real Madrid take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Karim Benzema relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
25' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 34%, Barcelona: 66%.
24' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
24' Goal kick for Barcelona.
24' Karim Benzema goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
23' Yellow card for Pedri.
23' The referee signals a free kick as Pedri from Barcelona trips Casemiro
22' The referee signals a free kick as Sergio Busquets from Barcelona trips Casemiro
22' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' That's a great ball by Pedri from Barcelona. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
21' Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
21' A shot by Luka Modric is blocked.
21' Luka Modric from Real Madrid directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 37%, Barcelona: 63%.
19' Clement Lenglet is penalised for pushing Casemiro.
19' Lionel Messi swings in a cross from the free kick.
18' Reckless challenge there. Toni Kroos commits a rough foul on Pedri
18' Lionel Messi from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the left.
18' Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
18' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Real Madrid take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Sergino Dest from Barcelona sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
17' Some neat football here as Sergino Dest from Barcelona plays a 1-2 with Frenkie de Jong.
16' Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
16' Lionel Messi of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
16' Lucas Vazquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Jordi Alba puts in a cross...
15' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 31%, Barcelona: 69%.
13' Lucas Vazquez provided the assist for the goal.
13' G O O O A A A L - A fantastic back heeled goal by Karim Benzema from Real Madrid!13' Lucas Vazquez from Real Madrid puts in a great cross...
13' Could be a good chance here as Federico Valverde from Real Madrid cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
13' Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
13' Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
12' Luka Modric hand-balls.
12' Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
11' Casemiro from Real Madrid tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
11' Nacho Fernandez from Real Madrid heads the ball to a team mate.
11' Toni Kroos from Real Madrid swings in the corner from the right.
11' Ronald Araujo clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
10' Lucas Vazquez from Real Madrid passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
10' Karim Benzema of Real Madrid passes the ball to a team mate.
10' Karim Benzema from Real Madrid takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
10' Goal kick for Real Madrid.
10' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 29%, Barcelona: 71%.
10' Oscar Mingueza goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
10' Jordi Alba from Barcelona directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
10' Could be a good chance here as Lionel Messi from Barcelona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
9' Sergino Dest from Barcelona passes the ball in the box, but Thibaut Courtois comes out to smother the ball.
9' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
8' Real Madrid take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' The referee signals a free kick as Sergino Dest from Barcelona trips Casemiro
7' The referee signals a free kick as Federico Valverde from Real Madrid trips Frenkie de Jong
7' Pedri from Barcelona tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
7' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Jordi Alba from Barcelona tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
6' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
6' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Ball possession: Real Madrid: 28%, Barcelona: 72%.
4' Lionel Messi is penalised for pushing Casemiro.
4' Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Oscar Mingueza
4' Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
3' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
2' The referee signals a free kick as Nacho Fernandez from Real Madrid trips Lionel Messi
2' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
1' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
1' Luka Modric from Real Madrid concedes a foul on Sergio Busquets but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Barcelona kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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