Starting XI: Casillas; Arbeloa, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo; Xabi Alonso, Khedira; Özil, Di María, Cristiano; Higuaín
Goals: 11’ Gonzalo Higuaín, 19’ Cristiano Ronaldo, 45’ Messi
* both teams looking to organise their game-play
* 7’ first chance Higuaín, Valdes clears with the foot
* 11’ Gooooooooooooooooooooooal Higuaín!!! long pass Pepe, Mascherano sleeps, Pipita finishes :o)
* 13’ Mascherano booked for foul vs. Di Maria
* Los Blancos appear attentive and determined
* 19’ Gooooooooooooooooooooooal Cristiano !!! Classy how he controlled the ball with the backheel, put it in position and scored
* 20’ Pepe booked after good acting from Pedro
* 22’ another chance for Pipita, Valdes saves
* Real Madrid clearly the better team now
* 22’ disallowed goal Ramos :o(
* 28’ red card for Adriano after tackle vs. Cristiano who was on the way to score again
* 33’ excellent attack RM: 3 long precise passes, Pipita’s strike blocked
* 37’ first really dangerous attack Barca, Pedro’s attempt blocked
* 45’ Messi -> Pedro, but Pepe is there and doesn’t let him control the ball
* 45’ Goal Messi, skillful free-kick
* 46’ answer from Cristiano: brilliant long-distance shot (40m) goes slightly wide
—> Excellent performance! The players reacted to Mou challenging their honour and character, dominating the match.
Undeserved Barca goal.
H A L A M A D R I D !
